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- DictionaryFlour·ish/ˈfləriSH/
verb
- 1. (of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment: "wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake"
- 2. (of a person) wave (something) around to attract the attention of others: "“Happy New Year!” he yelled, flourishing a bottle of whiskey"
noun
- 1. a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others: "with a flourish, she ushered them inside"
- 2. an instance of suddenly performing or developing in an impressively successful way: "the Bulldogs produced a late second-half flourish"
The meaning of FLOURISH is to grow luxuriantly : thrive. How to use flourish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Flourish.
FLOURISH definition: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2. to move something in your hand in order to make people look…. Learn more.
to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished. Synonyms: increase, grow. Antonyms: decline, fade. to be in its or in one's prime; be at the height of fame, excellence, influence, etc. to be successful; prosper.
FLOURISH meaning: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2. to move something in your hand in order to make people look…. Learn more.
A flourish is an extra touch — a trumpet's "ta-ta-da!" announcing a king's entrance, a fancy carving atop an otherwise utilitarian pillar, a wave of a flag or a cheerleader's pompom.
1. To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive: The crops flourished in the rich soil. 2. To do or fare well; prosper: "No village on the railroad failed to flourish" (John Kenneth Galbraith). 3. To be in a period of highest productivity, excellence, or influence: a poet who flourished in the tenth century. 4.
1. (intransitive) to thrive; prosper. 2. (intransitive) to be at the peak of condition. 3. (intransitive) to be healthy. plants flourish in the light. 4. to wave or cause to wave in the air with sweeping strokes.
To wave (a sword, arm, hat, etc.) in the air; brandish. To do or fare well; prosper. A thriving state; success; prosperity. A dramatic or stylish movement, as of waving or brandishing. Anything done in a showy way, as a sweeping movement of the limbs or body. An embellishment or ornamentation.
FLOURISH meaning: 1. to grow or develop well: 2. to wave something around in the air 3. a special and noticeable…. Learn more.
Definition of flourish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
