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
- present participle and gerund of flourish
- An act or instance of thriving or flowering.
- A bold, sweeping movement.
- A period of greatest influence.
- A boasting or bragging.
- 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
- flourishings
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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