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Meaning of flourishing
The primary meaning of the word "flourishing" is to be in a state of healthy growth or development.
Etymology of flourishing
The word "flourishing" comes from the Old French word "floriss-', which is the present participle of 'florir', meaning 'to bloom or flower', derived from the Latin 'florem', the accusative of 'flos', meaning 'flower', and the suffix '-ish' which forms a verb meaning 'to be in a state of' or 'to make', with the word entering the English language in the 15th century
Synonyms
thriving
prospering
booming
growing
expanding
developing
advancing
succeeding
blooming
blossoming
flourishing
excelling
progressing
improving
increasing
augmenting
escalating
soaring
surging
rising
peaking
thriving
mushrooming
burgeoning
maturing
ripening
unfolding
emerging
evolving
radiating
beaming
glowing
shining
sparkling
resplendent
vibrant
lively
dynamic
energetic
robust
vigorous
healthy
wealthy
affluent
opulent
luxurious
sumptuous
rich
fertile
productive
creative
innovative
enterprising
ambitious
driven
motivated
inspired
enthusiastic
euphoric
elated
ecstatic
jubilant
triumphant
successful
victorious
winning
championing
dominating
leading
guiding
directing
governing
ruling
reigning
prevailing
flourishing
thriving
blooming
blossoming
Definitions
- Developing or progressing very well, being very successful or healthy
- * Growing or developing rapidly and strongly, being very successful or prosperous
Usage Examples
- The company has been flourishing since it launched its new product line
- * The city's art scene is flourishing, with numerous galleries and exhibitions
- * The child is flourishing in school, thanks to the support of her teachers
Antonyms
declining
failing
struggling
dwindling
shrinking
receding
weakening
waning
fading
collapsing
crumbling
disintegrating
deteriorating
stagnating
stalling
faltering
flagging
languishing
suffering
ailing
sickly
frail
fragile
vulnerable
precarious
unstable
unsure
insecure
uncertain
declining
fading
disappearing
vanishing
dying
wilting
withering
perishing
expiring
dying
moribund
lifeless
barren
sterile
unproductive
unfruitful
inactive
dormant
inert
stagnant
motionless
paralyzed
crippled
handicapped