budding

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌdɪŋ/

adjective

  • (of a plant) having or developing buds: a budding chrysanthemum
  • (of a body part) becoming larger as part of normal growth: her budding breasts
  • (of a person) beginning and showing signs of promise in a particular sphere: budding young actors
  • beginning and showing promising signs of continuing: their budding relationship