Pronunciation

/ˈflʌrɪʃ/

Definitions

• Noun: A luxuriant growth or development; a period of great success, prosperity, or productivity. For example: “The garden was a flourish of colors and scents.”
• Verb: (1) To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, often used with the preposition ‘into’. For example: “Under her care, the business flourished into a successful enterprise.” (2) To wave or brandish something dramatically or stylishly. For example: “The magician flourished his wand before making the rabbit disappear.” (3) To execute a bold or decorative stroke or gesture, typically in writing or drawing. For example: “She signed her name with a flourish at the bottom of the page.”

Phrases

• “A flourish of trumpets” describes a ceremonial or triumphant fanfare played on trumpets.
• “With a flourish” implies that something is done with style, panache, or a dramatic gesture.
• “To flourish under new management” suggests that something, like a business or project, thrives under new leadership.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “In the spring, the cherry blossoms create a beautiful flourish throughout the city.”
• Verb: “After months of hard work, her health finally began to flourish.”
• Verb (writing/drawing): “The artist added a final flourish to complete the painting.”
• Verb (brandishing): “The swordsman entered the arena, flourishing his sword impressively.”

Synonyms

• Prosper
• Thrive
• Blossom
• Boom
• Grow vigorously
• Excel
• Wave (in the context of brandishing)
• Decorate (in the context of writing or drawing)