CEFR B1

flourishing

adjective

Meaning

Growing or developing in a healthy, vigorous way; thriving.

Examples

The company is flourishing, with profits increasing every quarter.
Her garden was flourishing after the spring rains, bursting with colorful flowers.

Synonyms: thriving, prospering, blooming, burgeoning

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flourishing (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌrɪʃɪŋ/

Definition

Growing or developing in a healthy, vigorous way; thriving.

Examples

The company is flourishing, with profits increasing every quarter.
Her garden was flourishing after the spring rains, bursting with colorful flowers.
The artist's career is flourishing, and she has a major exhibition next month.

How to Use flourishing

flourish in (prepositional phrase): To grow or develop well in a particular environment or place. — "Certain plants flourish in tropical climates."
flourish with (prepositional phrase): To grow or develop well, often indicating abundance. — "The garden was flourishing with new growth after the rain."

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