English · Culture & Society
flourishing
/ˈflʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
[/ˈflʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/]
developing in a healthy way
Advancedadjective
Definition
Something flourishing is growing strongly and developing in a healthy, successful way. A flourishing community thrives together.
Example
They built a flourishing arts scene downtown.
They built a flourishing arts scene downtown.
Etymology
Present participle of 'flourish', from Latin 'florere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes healthy, vigorous growth of people or communities.