booming

adj, noun — 4 senses

booming

adj

/ˈbuːmɪŋ/

1

Experiencing a period of prosperity, or rapid economic growth.

The power of China's booming economy continues to stun the world.

2

Loud and resonant.

He was asked to be MC at the function on account of his booming voice.

3

Delivered with aggressive loudness; blaring; vociferous.

The truth panic had the unwelcome side-effect of emboldening those it sought to oppose. “Fake” was one of Trump’s favourite slap-downs, especially to news outlets that reported unwelcome facts about him and his associates. A booming Maga media further amplified the president’s lies and denials.2025 October 2, William Davies, “A critique of pure stupidity: understanding Trump 2.0”, in The Guardian:

Synonyms: remugient, resounding
Derived terms: boomingly

booming

noun

1

A deep hollow or roaring sound.

Heavy boomings of a dull deep bell.1825, Felicia Hemans, The Forest Sanctuary:
The fleet of several dozen cars pulled into East Austin’s Fiesta Gardens, or “Chicano Park” as locals call it, on a recent weekend with the booming of powerful stereo systems announcing their arrival.2021 March 23, Peter Holley, “They Just Moved Into an Austin Neighborhood. Now They Want to End One of Its Traditions.”, in Texas Monthly:

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