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# late bloomer

phrase (noun phrase: a late bloomer, late bloomers)

«late bloomer» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, everyday) a child or person who develops, grows or succeeds later than others.
2. (literal) a plant that flowers late in the season.

### In the lessons

Used by parents and teachers to talk kindly about a child who is behind for now, with hope that they will catch up. Register: everyday, kind; all regions.

### Examples

- Don't worry, he's just a late bloomer.
- She was a late bloomer and became a great scientist.
- Report: Sam is a late bloomer in reading but is catching up fast.
- Chrysanthemums are late bloomers in the garden.
- Chat: late bloomer = grew 10 cm in one summer
- Many famous writers were late bloomers.

### Note

It is kind and hopeful, not an insult. Do not use it to excuse real problems that need help. Plain words: develops later than others.