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flourish
[flur-ish, fluhr-]
verb (used without object)
to be in a vigorous state; thrive.
a period in which art flourished.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: ,to be in its or in one's prime; be at the height of fame, excellence, influence, etc.
to be successful; prosper.
to grow luxuriantly, or thrive in growth, as a plant.
to make dramatic, sweeping gestures.
Flourish more when you act out the king's great death scene.
to add embellishments and ornamental lines to writing, letters, etc.
to sound a trumpet call or fanfare.
verb (used with object)
to brandish dramatically; gesticulate with.
a conductor flourishing his baton for the crescendo.
to decorate or embellish (writing, a page of script, etc.) with sweeping or fanciful curves or lines.
Synonyms:
noun
an act or instance of brandishing.
an ostentatious display.
a decoration or embellishment, especially in writing.
He added a few flourishes to his signature.
Synonyms: ,Rhetoric.a parade of fine language; an expression used merely for effect.
a trumpet call or fanfare.
a condition or period of thriving.
in full flourish.
flourish
/ ˈڱʌɪʃ /
verb
(intr) to thrive; prosper
(intr) to be at the peak of condition
(intr) to be healthy
plants flourish in the light
to wave or cause to wave in the air with sweeping strokes
to display or make a display
to play (a fanfare, etc) on a musical instrument
(intr) to embellish writing, characters, etc, with ornamental strokes
to add decorations or embellishments to (speech or writing)
(intr) an obsolete word for blossom
noun
the act of waving or brandishing
a showy gesture
he entered with a flourish
an ornamental embellishment in writing
a display of ornamental language or speech
a grandiose passage of music
an ostentatious display or parade
obsolete
the state of flourishing
the state of flowering
Other 51Թ Forms
- flourisher noun
- outflourish verb (used with object)
- ˈڱdzܰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of flourish1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Lewis focuses his narrative on Manuel’s distinctive backing vocals — lyrical flourishes that, in many ways, make the song.
In the ’60s, a patchwork of showrooms and stores called California Mart was established in downtown that became a fixture in the fashion world, and around which other businesses in the district flourished.
His brand flourished, nurturing the capricious genius, and he was supported by a team that kept him functioning.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "The transformation of Tate Liverpool will mean this amazing cultural venue can continue to flourish for future generations."
Scotland was always a draw, as was something with fantastical flourishes.
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