adj
Uncommon
flourishing
FLUH-rih-shihng
Flourishing (adj) means Growing, thriving, or doing very well. Example: “The garden was flourishing after weeks of steady rain.”
adj
1
Growing, thriving, or doing very well.
"The garden was flourishing after weeks of steady rain."
"She runs a flourishing bakery on the high street."
noun
1
The act of thriving or growing vigorously.
"The flourishing of the local arts scene surprised even longtime residents."
How to use flourishing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing extremely well — growing, succeeding, or in great health.
Common pairings
a flourishing business
flourishing career
flourishing economy
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Word forms
- Plural
- flourishings
- Comparative
- more flourishing
- Superlative
- most flourishing
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Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for flourishing
fishing
dishing
phishing
swishing
vanishing
perishing
finishing
punishing
polishing
ravishing
nourishing
publishing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “flourishing” mean?
The word “flourishing” means growing, thriving, or doing very well. In plain terms, doing extremely well — growing, succeeding, or in great health.
How do you pronounce “flourishing”?
“Flourishing” is pronounced FLUH-rih-shihng (/ˈflɝɪʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flourishing” in a sentence?
Here is “flourishing” used in a sentence: “The garden was flourishing after weeks of steady rain.”
What part of speech is “flourishing”?
Depending on how it is used, “flourishing” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “flourishing” a common word?
“Flourishing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “flourishing” have?
“Flourishing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: growing, thriving, or doing very well.
