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flourishing

adjective
flour·​ish·​ing | \ ˈflÉ™r-i-shiÅ‹ How to pronounce flourishing (audio) , ˈflÉ™-rish\

Definition of flourishing

: marked by vigorous and healthy growth a flourishing garden : very active and successful a flourishing career
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Other Words from flourishing

flourishingly adverb
flourishingly vibrant begonias Even a few years ago, scientists had studied only a handful of galactic specimens. But recently, galaxy collections have grown flourishingly. — Ann Finkbeiner

Synonyms & Antonyms for flourishing

Synonyms

going, palmy, prosperous, successful, thriving, triumphant

Antonyms

failed, unsuccessful

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First Known Use of flourishing

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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