booming

boom-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Making a loud, deep, resonant sound.

  2. 2.

    Experiencing rapid growth, prosperity, or success.

  3. 3.

    Making a loud, deep sound.

  4. 4.

    Growing or expanding rapidly.

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Etymology

From boom + -ing. The sound sense is onomatopoeic; the growth sense relates to the economic meaning of boom.