Synonyms for

Flourishing

Verb / ˈflɜ:ɪʃɪŋ / Another word for flourishing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way.

Synonyms & similar words

flourish wave thriving brandish thrive prospering palmy flyhigh expand roaring prosper booming prosperous boom thriving prospering blooming booming burgeoning growing developing expanding advancing progressing improving succeeding well-to-do successful wealthy

Synonyms by register

Formal

thriving prospering burgeoning developing

Informal

doing well booming taking off rocketing

Literary

efflorescent blooming radiant

Antonyms

failing declining struggling withering dying decaying languishing

Common collocations

  • flourishing economy
  • flourishing business
  • flourishing garden
  • flourishing community
  • flourishing health
  • flourishing arts
  • flourishing period

Word family

noun flourish
verb flourish
adjective flourishing

Usage note

Flourishing is often used to describe something that is growing or developing successfully. It can apply to businesses, economies, plants, or even personal well-being.

Example sentences

  1. The flowers in the garden are flourishing with all the rain weve been getting.
  2. Her business is flourishing, and shes thinking of expanding it.
  3. The city is flourishing with new buildings and businesses.
  4. The students are flourishing under the new teachers guidance.
  5. The economy is flourishing, and people are finding jobs.

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