flourished Definition
- 1to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
- 2to wave something in the air in a triumphant or excited way
Using flourished: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flourished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The business flourished under her leadership.
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The arts flourished during the Renaissance.
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The garden is flourishing with new growth.
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He flourished his sword in the air.
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She flourished her diploma proudly.
flourished Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with flourished
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The ceremony began with a flourish of trumpets.
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He signed his name with a flourish.
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The comedian ended his set with a flourish of wit that left the audience laughing.
Origins of flourished
from Old French 'floriss-', stem of 'florir', from Latin 'florere', from 'flos', meaning 'flower'
Summary: flourished in Brief
To 'flourish' [ˈflʌrɪʃt] means to grow or develop healthily and vigorously, often in a favorable environment. It can also mean to wave something in the air in a triumphant or excited way. Examples include 'The business flourished under her leadership,' and 'He flourished his sword in the air.' Phrases include 'flourish of trumpets,' 'with a flourish,' and 'flourish of wit.' Synonyms include 'thrive,' 'prosper,' and 'bloom.'
