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FLOURISHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Flourishes.

Flourishes - 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

Flourishes - 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

"She flourishes her paintbrush to create intricate designs."
"The dancer flourishes her arms as she gracefully spins across the stage."
"He flourishes his signature at the end of the letter."
"The chef flourishes the final touch on the dish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs."
"The conductor flourishes his baton before the orchestra begins to play."
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Word Game Points

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

FLOURISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FLOURISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flourishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLOURISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is FLOURISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flourishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLOURISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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