blossomy

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English

Etymology

Equivalent to blossom +‎ -y; possibly from Middle English blosmy (from Old English blōstmig).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈblɒsəmi/, /ˈblɒsmi/

Adjective

blossomy (comparative blossomier or more blossomy, superlative blossomiest or most blossomy)

  1. Similar to blossom.

Usage notes

An irregular superlative form blossomest was used shortly before his death by the English playwright Dennis Potter in a television interview.

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