What does flourishing mean?
Flourishing means Growing, thriving, prospering..
Flourishing
/ˈflɝɪʃɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Growing, thriving, prospering..
Definitions by Sense
- Growing, thriving, prospering.
- 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.
Synonyms for flourishing
Antonyms for flourishing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more flourishing
- most flourishing
- flourishings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for flourishing?
Common synonyms include fortunate, prosperous, successful, thriving.
What is the opposite of flourishing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use flourishing in a sentence?
a flourishing economy
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