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Meaning of thriving
The primary meaning of the word "thriving" is to prosper or flourish.
Etymology of thriving
The word "thriving" has its roots in the Old English word "thrīfan", which means to grasp or clutch, and later developed into the Middle English word "thriven", which means to grow or increase in size, amount, or degree.
Historically, the word "thriving" has been used to describe plants, animals, and people that are in a state of healthy growth or development, and has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to success, prosperity, and well-being.
Synonyms
flourishing
prospering
booming
successful
thriving
blossoming
growing
expanding
increasing
developing
advancing
progressing
improving
enhancing
strengthening
excelling
dominating
leading
succeeding
blooming
mushrooming
soaring
rising
peaking
surging
accelerating
gaining
improving
maturing
ripening
heightening
intensifying
deepening
broadening
widening
spreading
extending
augmenting
amplifying
enriching
Definitions
- The word "thriving" is defined by Oxford Languages as being in a state of energetic and vigorous growth or development, typically characterized by success, prosperity, or good health.
- * It can also refer to a person or thing that prospers or flourishes, especially in a particular environment or situation.
Usage Examples
- The company is thriving under the new management, with sales increasing by 20% in the last quarter.
- * The plant is thriving in the greenhouse, with new leaves and flowers emerging every day.
- * The community is thriving, with a strong sense of cooperation and mutual support among its members.
Antonyms
declining
failing
struggling
suffering
deteriorating
worsening
sinking
plummeting
collapsing
shrinking
decreasing
diminishing
fading
waning
weakening
slowing
stalling
stagnating
languishing
faltering
foundering
floundering
crumbling
disintegrating