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- Dictionaryflour·ish/ˈfləriSH/
verb
- 1. (of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment: "wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person) wave (something) around to attract the attention of others: "“Happy New Year!” he yelled, flourishing a bottle of whiskey" Similar
noun
- 1. a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others: "with a flourish, she ushered them inside"
- 2. an instance of suddenly performing or developing in an impressively successful way: "the Bulldogs produced a late second-half flourish"
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The meaning of FLOURISH is to grow luxuriantly : thrive. How to use flourish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Flourish.
FLOURISH definition: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2. to move something in your hand in order to make people look…. Learn more.
16 meanings: 1. to thrive; prosper 2. to be at the peak of condition 3. to be healthy 4. to wave or cause to wave in the air.... Click for more definitions.
A flourish is an extra touch — a trumpet's "ta-ta-da!" announcing a king's entrance, a fancy carving atop an otherwise utilitarian pillar, a wave of a flag or a cheerleader's pompom. Flourish can also mean "growth": "With the right teacher, a child will flourish."
verb (used without object) to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished. Synonyms: increase, grow. Antonyms: decline, fade. to be in its or in one's prime; be at the height of fame, excellence, influence, etc. to be successful; prosper.
FLOURISH meaning: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2. to move something in your hand in order to make people look…. Learn more.
To do or fare well; prosper. American Heritage. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (8) Synonyms: fly high. prosper. thrive. wave. brandish. expand. boom. sweep.
Definition of flourish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. If something flourishes, it is successful, active, or common, and developing quickly and strongly. [...] 2. If a plant or animal flourishes, it grows well or is healthy because the conditions are right for it. [...] 3. If you flourish an object, you wave it about in a way that makes people notice it. [...] More. Conjugations of 'flourish'
FLOURISH meaning: 1. to grow or develop well: 2. to wave something around in the air 3. a special and noticeable…. Learn more.