ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Flourishing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈflɝɪʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Flourishing is an adjective meaning Growing, thriving, prospering.

Meaning

Growing, thriving, prospering.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of flourish
  2. An act or instance of thriving or flowering.
  3. A bold, sweeping movement.
  4. A period of greatest influence.
  5. A boasting or bragging.
  6. The brandishing of a weapon.

Example Sentences

a flourishing economy
Maud took an active part in the drive, and with her cries and flourishings of the broken oar was of considerable assistance. I noticed, though, that whenever one looked tired and lagged, she let it slip past. But I noticed, also, whenever one, with a show of fight, tried to break past, that her eyes glinted and showed bright, and she rapped it smartly with her club.

Word Forms

Synonyms for flourishing

Depending on context, synonyms include prosperous, successful, thriving, healthy, roaring, booming.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include thriving, prosperous, healthy, successful, growing, roaring.

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