Want to say thrived differently? Here are other words for thrived and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of thrived
The primary meaning of the word "thrived" is to prosper or flourish.
Etymology of thrived
The word "thrived" is the past tense of the verb "thrive", which originated from Old Norse "thrifask", meaning to thrive, and is related to the Old English word "thrifan", meaning to grasp or seize
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe plants, animals, and people that are growing or developing well
Synonyms
flourished
prospered
succeeded
bloomed
grew
developed
advanced
progressed
excelled
boomed
expanded
increased
improved
strengthened
enhanced
elevated
rose
soared
skyrocketed
surged
proliferated
mushroomed
blossomed
luxuriated
rebounded
recovered
regenerated
revitalized
invigorated
energized
motivated
inspired
stimulated
boosted
augmented
amplified
magnified
intensified
accelerated
hastened
quickened
sped
sped up
sped along
Definitions
- To prosper or flourish, to grow or develop well or strongly, to become or remain strong and healthy
- * To be successful or do well in a particular situation or activity
Usage Examples
- The company thrived under the new management and expanded its operations globally
- * The plant thrived in the warm and sunny climate
- * She thrived in her new role and received a promotion within a year
Antonyms
struggled
suffered
failed
declined
dwindled
decreased
weakened
deteriorated
stagnated
regressed
worsened
faltered
foundered
collapsed
crumbled
disintegrated
perished
died
languished
wilted
withered
shriveled
shrank
contracted
reduced
diminished
lowered
depressed
slumped
plunged
sank
plummeted
nose-dived