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- pronunciation:
- fluh
rIsh
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
flourishes, flourishing, flourished |
| definition 1: |
to grow in a strong, healthy way.
Plants flourish in this rich soil.- synonyms:
- grow, thrive
- antonyms:
- wilt, wither
- similar words:
- bloom, blossom, develop, flower, mature, wax
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| definition 2: |
to do well; succeed.
Joan flourished in her new school.- synonyms:
- blossom, prosper, succeed, thrive
- similar words:
- bloom, progress
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| definition 3: |
to wave about in a bold or dramatic way.
The children flourished cardboard swords in the school play.- synonyms:
- wave
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| related words: |
abound, advance, blossom, boom, exist, germinate, mushroom, parade, shine, wave |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of moving or waving about in a showy way.
The magician performed his trick with a flourish of his magic wand.- similar words:
- wave
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| definition 2: |
an added decoration.
He signed his name with a flourish.- similar words:
- decoration, ornament, slash, swirl
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| related words: |
gesture |
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| derivations: |
flourishing (adj.), flourisher (n.) |
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