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Indicative of great or rising prosperity or rapid economic growth
“Traders encouraged the circulation of these artifacts, one of the reasons the Labronic city became a flourishing port in the seventeenth century.”
Growing or expanding at a fast rate
“In the north, a flourishing movement for community economic development sprung up in Canada.”
Full of life, spirit, energy, or movement
“Visitors to Naples have always been fascinated by the open-air markets, and fortunately, these are as lively and flourishing today as ever.”
In a good physical or mental condition
(of countryside) Green with grass or other rich vegetation
Producing a surplus or profitable
Growing, increasing or expanding at a fast rate
Having life
Flowering or opening in blossoms
Characterized by a rate of rapid change or growth
Highly popular with consumers purchasing goods within a specific class
In an acceptable state or position
Capable of withstanding great physical force
An advancement in progress or development
The state or period of greatest beauty, freshness, or vigor
(of a living organism) Present participle for to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
“My garden is filled with plants that grow and flourish in what is essentially a micro-climate.”
Present participle for to develop or progress rapidly and successfully
“The company would continue to flourish up until the emergence of a serious competitor in the market.”
Present participle for to wave (something) about, especially to attract attention
“For such a tidbit our kitty would flourish her tail grandly.”
Present participle for to draw attention to something, usually by waving it
“Whenever anyone approached them, he would flourish his sword and swear like a pirate.”
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