flourishing
Translation
flourishing, thriving, prosperous
Examples
The company is a flourishing business.
The company is a flourishing business.
She has a flourishing career as an artist.
She has a flourishing career as an artist.
Grammar Patterns
((a flourishing + noun)) describing a successful or growing entity The city has a flourishing arts scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thriving, prosperous, successful; Antonyms: declining, failing
Etymology
From Old French 'floriss-', stem of 'florir' (to flower), from Latin 'florere' (to bloom), from 'flos' (flower).
Memory Tips
Imagine a field of flowers ('flour') flourishing and growing strong.