budding
word · lemma: bud
Definition
Describes something or someone that is just beginning to develop, grow, or show potential, especially talent, interest, or a new career.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used before nouns ('budding artist', 'budding romance'). Semi-formal; common in media, reviews, and casual speech. Implies early potential but not yet fully developed. Do not use for things already established.
Spanish: emergente - en ciernes - en desarrolloPortuguese (BR): emergente - em desenvolvimento - promissor(a)Portuguese (PT): emergente - em desenvolvimento - promissor(a)Chinese (Simplified): 初露头角的 - 萌芽的Chinese (Traditional): 初露頭角的 - 萌芽的Hindi: उभरता हुआ - नवोदितArabic: ناشئ - في طور النمو - واعد
Example Sentences
She is a budding singer with a lot of talent.
basic
The garden is full of budding flowers in spring.
basic
He’s a budding chef who loves to cook new dishes.
basic
Many people noticed the budding friendship between them.
natural
She’s just a budding writer, but her stories are already impressive.
natural
Their budding romance quickly became the talk of the town.
natural