Synonyms and Antonyms of flower
1
the usually showy plant part that produces seeds
- flowers are always a thoughtful gift
bud, floret, floweret (also flowerette)
bouquet, nosegay, posy
arrangement, boutonniere, corsage, garland, lei, spray, wreath
2
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
- the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas
autumn, Indian summer
blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering
acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith
glory, grandeur, splendor
belle epoque (or belle époque), golden age, silver age
comeback, recovery, revival
3
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
- without exception, the flower of this year's graduating class will be going to prestigious colleges
A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème, elect, elite, fat, illuminati, pick, pink, pride, priesthood, prime, royalty, upper crust
