adjective
1. : characterized by or displaying vegetal or animal life
a broad window framed in growing philodendron — Monsanto Magazine
2. : increasing especially in number, size, or degree
growing evidence of a world depression — D.M.Fisher
his growing reputation for persuasive oratory
made no attempt to cover the whole of a growing subject — Harvey Graham
3. : relating to or suitable for growth
the growing season for corn
good growing weather
• grow·ing·ly adverb