flourishing — Growing vigorously and successfully; thriving in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Growing vigorously and successfully; thriving in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His pizza restaurant is flourishing thanks to his secret sauce recipe that makes customers line up for hours.
- The student's grades are flourishing after she discovered that studying with background music actually helps her focus.
- Despite being told cats and dogs can't get along, his pet grooming business is flourishing with both species as happy customers.
flourishing
ADJECTIVE[/ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/]
Growing vigorously and successfully; thriving in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
Growing vigorously and successfully; thriving in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
His flourishing garden is truly astonishing and nourishing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'florere' meaning 'to bloom or flower,' which passed through Old French 'floriss-' before entering English. The metaphor of flowers blooming beautifully gave rise to the meaning of thriving or prospering.
Breakdown
flour- (from Latin florere, to bloom) + -ish (verb suffix meaning 'to cause/become') + -ing (present participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His pizza restaurant is flourishing thanks to his secret sauce recipe that makes customers line up for hours.”
“The student's grades are flourishing after she discovered that studying with background music actually helps her focus.”
“Despite being told cats and dogs can't get along, his pet grooming business is flourishing with both species as happy customers.”
“The online learning platform has been flourishing since the pandemic, reaching millions of students worldwide.”
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