Flourish - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a display of ornamental speech or language
- the act of waving (syn: brandish)
- (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments (syn: fanfare, tucket)
verb
- make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance (syn: prosper, thrive)
- move or swing back and forth (syn: brandish, wave)
Extra examples
Regional markets have flourished in recent years.
Dressed as a pirate, he entered the stage flourishing his sword.
Her writing style is simple and clear, without unnecessary flourishes.
Dinner was served with a flourish.
He waved his sword with a flourish.
She opened the door with a flourish.
With a flourish of her pen, she signed the bill into law.
We flourish in the French trade.
The economy is booming and small businesses are flourishing.
Most plants will flourish in the rich deep soils here.
She walked quickly to the desk, flourishing her cheque book.
There's nothing like a luxurious dessert to give a menu a final flourish.
They finished the season with a flourish, winning their last three matches.
Spread out his boughs and flourish fair.
He opened his wallet with a flourish and took out a handful of notes.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: flourish
he/she/it: flourishes
present participle: flourishing
past tense: flourished
past participle: flourished
singular: flourish
plural: flourishes
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