flourishing

[ flur-i-shing, fluhr- ]

adjective

1. growing vigorously; thriving; prosperous:

   a flourishing little business.

Other Words From

• flourish·ing·ly adverb
• un·flourish·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flourishing¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; flourish, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Beijing’s trade with Moscow is also flourishing, even as it tries to cope with Western tariffs.

From BBC

When a “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union erupted in 1957, however, the Cold War amplified the region’s flourishing commercial behemoth.

From Los Angeles Times

It became a symbol for many of aspirations that the territory could develop a flourishing musical culture.

From BBC

The islands therefore have a flourishing tourism economy from surf camps and travel agencies that offer foreign surfers guided trips.

From Los Angeles Times

I am really pleased to see him flourishing the way he is.

From BBC

Related Words

• blooming
• burgeoning
• expanding
• growing
• prosperous
• thriving