flourishing

[flur-i-shing, fluhr-]

adjective

1. growing vigorously; thriving; prosperous.

   a flourishing little business.

Other Word Forms

• flourishingly adverb
• unflourishing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flourishing¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; flourish, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Misinformation is flourishing, especially after Kennedy fired vaccine experts who advise the CDC and replaced them with doctors and researchers on the fringes of the scientific establishment.

From Salon

Conversations that began among biologists working on bird counts have grown into flourishing bonds among residents, educators and students who see the birds as a graceful symbol of their sister lakes.

From Los Angeles Times

In the still flourishing early days of social media, her maiden speech in the Commons was a barn-storming success.

From BBC

And after a poor year for butterflies in 2024, naturalists say many common species, such as the Large White, also appear to be flourishing this summer.

From BBC

In recent years of flourishing disinformation ecosystems and broken social contracts, satirical journalism has taken up more than a bit of the work abdicated by legitimate outlets.

From Salon

Related Words

• blooming 
• burgeoning 
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• growing 
• prosperous 
• thriving