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FLOURISH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Flourish.

Flourish - as a noun

A showy gesture

Example: "She entered with a great flourish"

An ornamental embellishment in writing

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
embellishment22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A display of ornamental speech or language

The act of waving

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brandish14

(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

Example: "He entered to a flourish of trumpets"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fanfare13tucket12

Flourish - as a verb

Grow vigorously

Example: "The deer population in this town is thriving"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boom8expand16thrive12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

Example: "The new student is thriving"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fly highprosper11thrive12

Move or swing back and forth

Example: "She waved her gun"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brandish14wave10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The garden was filled with beautiful flowers in full bloom and flourishing."
"The artist's painting was a masterpiece of color and flourish."
"The city's downtown area experienced a period of economic flourish."
"Despite the challenges, the company managed to achieve a remarkable flourish."
"The period of Renaissance was known for its artistic flourish."
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Word Game Points

Is FLOURISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flourish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLOURISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FLOURISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flourish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLOURISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FLOURISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flourish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLOURISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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