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

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

The act of thriving or growing vigorously.

"The flourishing of the local arts scene surprised even longtime residents."

How to use flourishing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing extremely well — growing, succeeding, or in great health.

Common pairings

a flourishing business flourishing career flourishing economy

more flourishing comparative, flourishings plural, most flourishing superlative

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The garden was _____ after weeks of steady rain.

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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.