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Meaning of flourished
The primary meaning of the word "flourished" is to become or make something strong, healthy, or successful.
Etymology of flourished
The word "flourished" originated from the Old French word "florir" or "floriss-", which is derived from the Latin word "flos", meaning flower, and the verb "florere", meaning to flower or bloom, indicating growth, prosperity, or success.
Synonyms
thrived
prospered
bloomed
succeeded
excelled
boomed
grew
developed
advanced
progressed
increased
expanded
mushroomed
soared
rocketed
escalated
heightened
intensified
strengthened
improved
enhanced
augmented
multiplied
flourished
blossomed
burst
emerged
surfaced
arose
sprouted
shot up
climbed
peaked
culminated
reached
Definitions
- To grow or develop well or strongly, to be very successful or prosperous, to be in a period of greatest success, to wave or move something, typically a weapon or a tool, with a sweeping motion.
Usage Examples
- The company flourished under the new management.
- * The city flourished during the period of economic growth.
- * The artist's career flourished after the release of her debut album.