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."

Synonyms of flourishing

Words with a similar meaning to flourishing:

• thriving
• prospering
• blooming
• burgeoning

Antonyms of flourishing

Words with the opposite meaning to flourishing:

• struggling
• declining
• withering

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary