Synonyms of booming

booming 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbü-miŋ 

1

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound

a booming bass drum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loud
• deafening
• ringing
• roaring
• thunderous
• thundering
• shrill
• blasting
• piercing
• blaring
• noisy
• earsplitting
• sonorous
• stentorian
• clamorous
• resounding
• plangent
• clangorous
• raucous
• slam-bang
• vociferous
• brazen
• discordant
• harsh
• rip-roaring
• strident
• obstreperous
• squealing
• dinning
• grating
• overloud
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low
• soft
• gentle
• quiet
• silent
• still
• dead
• peaceful
• calm
• tranquil
• soothing
• serene
• dreamy
• restful
• muffled
• muted
• hushed
• ultraquiet
• toned (down)
• softened
• stilly

2

as in thriving

marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically

a booming industry that grows larger every year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thriving
• prosperous
• prospering
• golden
• successful
• roaring
• flourishing
• wealthy
• healthy
• palmy
• affluent
• halcyon
• boomy
• lush
• rich
• moneyed
• monied
• well-to-do
• opulent
• substantial
• well-off
• comfortable
• well-heeled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsuccessful
• depressed
• failing
• dying
• declining
• struggling
• languishing
• unprosperous
• bankrupt
• insolvent
• floundering
• bankrupted

booming

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verb

present participle of boom

1

as in increasing

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number

with the strong economy, business is booming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increasing
• rising
• accelerating
• swelling
• expanding
• climbing
• intensifying
• mushrooming
• waxing
• multiplying
• burgeoning
• proliferating
• escalating
• surging
• ballooning
• snowballing
• spreading
• mounting
• accumulating
• bourgeoning
• enlarging
• gaining
• rolling up
• skyrocketing
• jumping
• appreciating
• building up
• heightening
• rocketing
• peaking
• inflating
• redoubling
• puffing (up)
• distending
• cresting
• crescendoing
• bulking
• blowing up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreasing
• diminishing
• contracting
• lessening
• waning
• receding
• dwindling

2

as in roaring

to make a long loud deep noise or cry

the cannons boomed throughout the night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roaring
• growling
• rumbling
• screaming
• thundering
• bellowing
• crying
• shouting
• shrieking
• banging
• rolling
• screeching
• grumbling
• yelling
• blaring
• blasting
• whooping
• hollering
• squalling
• howling
• pealing
• wailing
• hooting
• bawling
• calling
• caterwauling
• yowling
• belling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispering
• murmuring
• muttering
• grunting
• mumbling
• mouthing
• squeaking
• whimpering
• puling
• mewling

Examples of booming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But elsewhere, economic arguments about the benefits of a booming international education sector are taking a back seat to political ones as the electoral tide swings against immigration. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 17 Aug. 2024

Urlaub estimates that although social workers were once lucky to earn $50,000 per year, many entry-level positions now easily clear that, especially with the $10,000 sign-on bonus that’s becoming more standard in the industry amid booming demand. —Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024

Shadow dancers posed, like Greek athletes, performers swirled in oversized green and red costumes, and fireworks erupted with the booming city skyline in the background. —Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 26 July 2024

More:Karaoke is still a booming success in metro Detroit Need a break? —Carmela Guaglianone, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2024