flourishing

[flur-i-shing, fluhr-]

adjective

1. growing vigorously; thriving; prosperous.

   a flourishing little business.

Other Word Forms

• flourishingly adverb
• unflourishing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flourishing¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; flourish, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Stone had a flourishing career as an actor, racking up numerous Broadway credits before she transitioned to directing.

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By the time the shah fell, Iran’s water systems were flourishing.

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A parliamentary committee said the scarcity of useful land "stops some communities flourishing."

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Generous donors are a big part of the school’s success; its courageous values are the real reason it is flourishing.

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Cary has several flourishing industry sectors, including clean technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and information technology.

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Related Words

• blooming 
• burgeoning 
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• growing 
• prosperous 
• thriving