boomy

adjective

ˈbü-mē How to pronounce boomy (audio)
Definition of boomynext
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a developer who made a fortune during the boomy days of the housing bubble

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Recent Examples of boomy The bass is boomy, but the audio can lack clarity in the higher tones. — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022 Unfortunately, this large four-cylinder idles with the clatter of a diesel and is boomy through the top half of the tachometer. — Scott Oldham, Car and Driver, 14 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boomy
  1. thriving
  2. booming
  3. prosperous
  4. golden
  5. roaring
  6. wealthy
  7. successful
Adjective
  • In an endearing gesture from a multimillionaire who ran a thriving entertainment production company specializing in true-crime shows, McDonnell was coming to offer a sweet form of thanks to the bank’s sales team.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Marie Cervay Hickle of PNC Bank explains how historic and new markets tax credits facilitate adaptive reuse, transforming vacant structures like old mills into thriving apartment communities and revitalizing neighborhoods.
    — Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • Summary Stripe is reportedly acquiring AI model routing startup OpenRouter for over $7 billion, underscoring the booming AI infrastructure market.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Memory manufacturers have repeatedly responded to booming demand by aggressively expanding production, eventually creating excess supply that sent prices, profits and their stocks tumbling.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of booming
Adjective
  • The island’s very existence—a prosperous, democratic Chinese society integrated with the West—offers a stinging rebuke to the claim that authoritarian rule is uniquely suited to the Chinese people.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Memories of paradise Sentir Cubano holds that prosperous paradise so many Cubans remember.
    — Sarah Moreno August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of prosperous
Adjective
  • White Water's diminutive cocktail bar has awesome bottled cocktails served in proper glassware that make for the perfect sundowner to carry across the boardwalk to soak up golden hour over the Pacific.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side, until deep golden brown, crispy outside, and cooked through.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Rudy Gobert and a roaring, black-out playoff crowd towered over him.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Cornwall’s ‘roaring future’ If the world is ever to get close to net zero, lithium will be at the centre of it, said The Times.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of roaring
Adjective
  • Their homes were not like the large estates found in wealthier Colorado mountain towns, but smaller structures where their blue-collar families went to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
  • His playful sophisticated wit was often aimed at his presidency, his wealthy background and occasionally his brothers, Teddy and Bobby.
    — John Blumenthal, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of wealthy
Adjective
  • If successful, the approach could give exploration teams another way to narrow down promising areas before bringing in drilling equipment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine has been relatively successful at intercepting the massive numbers of drones that Russia uses in its large-scale attacks.
    — Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of successful

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