adj

flourishing

FLUH-rih-shihng

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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