adj
Uncommon
flourished
Flourished (adj) means Decorated with ornamental flourishes. Example: “The invitation featured a flourished border in gold ink.”
adj
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Decorated with ornamental flourishes.
"The invitation featured a flourished border in gold ink."
How to use flourished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered in fancy decorative swirls or embellishments, or (more commonly) the past tense of "flourish," meaning thrived.
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Rhymes for flourished
fished
famished
vanished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
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Frequently asked questions
What does “flourished” mean?
The word “flourished” means decorated with ornamental flourishes. In plain terms, covered in fancy decorative swirls or embellishments, or (more commonly) the past tense of "flourish," meaning thrived.
How do you use “flourished” in a sentence?
Here is “flourished” used in a sentence: “The invitation featured a flourished border in gold ink.”
What part of speech is “flourished”?
“Flourished” is an adjective.
Is “flourished” a common word?
“Flourished” is an uncommon word in modern English.
