Meaning & Definition of word "Flourish"
Flourish
/ˈflʌrɪʃ/
noun:
- 1. a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made for effect.
- Example: He made a flourish with his hand to emphasize his point during the presentation.
- 2. a period of thriving or prosperity.
- Example: The city experienced a flourish in the arts during the 1920s.
verb:
- 1. to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
- Example: The business began to flourish after they implemented the new marketing strategy.
- 2. to wave something around to attract attention.
- Example: She entered the room, flourishing her invitation like a trophy.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'florir', from Latin 'florere' meaning 'to flower'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flourish in:
To thrive in a particular environment or context.
flourish where planted:
To succeed or thrive in one's current situation.
Related Words
flourishing:
In a state of thriving and growing.
flourishers:
Those who engage in flourishing actions or styles.
Slang Meanings of flourish
Meaning: To really excel at something.
● Example Sentence: He started to flourish in his new job, winning awards and recognition.
Meaning: To show off or be ostentatious.
● Example Sentence: She was flourishing her new designer bag at the party.