abloom

adjective

ə-ˈblüm How to pronounce abloom (audio)
Synonyms of abloomnext
: abounding with blooms : blooming

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As the day began, the abbey buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats. — Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023 The church buzzed with excitement and was abloom with fragrant flowers and colorful hats as the congregation of international dignitaries and nobles arrived. — Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2023

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Etymology

a- entry 1 + bloom entry 2

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of abloom was in 1729

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“Abloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abloom. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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abloom

adjective
ə-ˈblüm How to pronounce abloom (audio)
: being in bloom

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