flourishing

adjective

flour·​ish·​ing ˈflər-i-shiŋ 

ˈflə-rish

: marked by vigorous and healthy growth

a flourishing garden

: very active and successful

a flourishing career

flourishingly adverb

flourishingly vibrant begonias

Even a few years ago, scientists had studied only a handful of galactic specimens. But recently, galaxy collections have grown flourishingly.

—Ann Finkbeiner

Synonyms

• going
• palmy
• prosperous
• successful
• thriving
• triumphant

Examples of flourishing in a Sentence

a flourishing actor in the early years of the talkies

a flourishing market in sports memorabilia

a flourishing community that has become a major beneficiary of the high-tech boom

Recent Examples on the Web

Facsimiles from Rahmani’s Ghost Net Journals (1991–2000) document her successful restoration of a dumpsite off the coast of Maine into a flourishing, regenerative wetland that is also her home. —Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024

Its roots stretch all the way back to the ancient Greeks, who emphasized the role of human rationality in figuring out how to lead a good and flourishing life. —Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024

Here’s a look at more stories from CNBC’s Financial Advisor Council: Op-ed: Avoid those vacation photo-ops to actually enjoy the moment Op-ed: How Gen X can transform worrying about finances to flourishing Op-ed: Finding a good caregiver can be daunting. —Winnie Sun, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024

Without a flourishing and clean environment, there will be no animals to hunt or fish to catch. —Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English florysschyng, from present participle of florisshen "to flourish entry 1"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above