flourishing
|flour-ish-ing|
B2
/ˈflʌrɪʃɪŋ/
(flourish)
thriving or grand gesture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flourish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'florir,' where 'flor-' meant 'flower.'
Historical Evolution
'florir' transformed into the Middle English word 'flourishen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'flourish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bloom or flower,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to thrive or prosper.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'flourish'.
The company is flourishing in the new market.
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Adjective 1
thriving or growing vigorously.
The flourishing garden was a testament to her green thumb.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35