English dictionary

flourish

/'fl/[@]/r/I//S/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a showy gesture

noun.communication

Examples
She entered with a great flourish.

Source: WordNet 3.0
an ornamental embellishment in writing

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a display of ornamental speech or language

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of waving

noun.communication

Synonyms brandish

Source: WordNet 3.0
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

noun.communication

Examples
He entered to a flourish of trumpets.

Synonyms fanfare tucket

Source: WordNet 3.0
A flourishing condition; prosperity; vigor.

noun

Source: webster1913

grow vigorously

verb.change

Synonyms boom expand thrive

Source: WordNet 3.0
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

verb.possession

Synonyms fly high prosper thrive

Source: WordNet 3.0
move or swing back and forth

verb.contact

Synonyms brandish wave

Source: WordNet 3.0
To grow luxuriantly; to increase and enlarge, as a healthy growing plant; a thrive.

verb

Source: webster1913
To adorn with flowers orbeautiful figures, either natural or artificial; to ornament with anything showy; to embellish.

verb

Source: webster1913