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
• successful
• golden
• roaring
• flourishing
• wealthy
• healthy
• palmy
• affluent
• halcyon
• boomy
• lush
• rich
• moneyed
• 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
• burgeoning
• multiplying
• waxing
• proliferating
• escalating
• surging
• ballooning
• snowballing
• mounting
• spreading
• accumulating
• enlarging
• rolling up
• gaining
• skyrocketing
• appreciating
• jumping
• building up
• heightening
• rocketing
• peaking
• inflating
• redoubling
• puffing (up)
• distending
• cresting
• bulking
• crescendoing
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of booming

Adjective

Rarely exhibited and here remade with another Trans Am as MBD_Trans Am (2026), the piece is paired with an ominous booming sound that is both alluring and repellent. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

That has paid off with greater total attendance, broadcast viewing hours and social media impressions as well as booming concessions and merchandise sales. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Right now, many jobs are booming due to AI, while preliminary studies on the impact of AI on jobs and wages remain educated guess work, as their own authors caution. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is a superstar, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, and his sports card market has been booming. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026