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flourished

[ˈflʌrɪʃt]

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!

  • Example

    The business flourished under her leadership.

  • Example

    The arts flourished during the Renaissance.

  • Example

    The garden is flourishing with new growth.

  • Example

    He flourished his sword in the air.

  • Example

    She flourished her diploma proudly.

flourished Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flourished

Antonyms for flourished

Phrases with flourished

  • flourish of trumpets

    a fanfare played on trumpets to announce or celebrate something

    Example

    The ceremony began with a flourish of trumpets.

  • in a showy or grand manner

    Example

    He signed his name with a flourish.

  • a display of cleverness or humor

    Example

    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'

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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.'