Synonyms of flourishing

Verb


1. boom, thrive, flourish, expand, grow

usage: grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming"

2. thrive, prosper, fly high, flourish, change state, turn

usage: make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance; "The new student is thriving"

3. brandish, flourish, wave, move, displace

usage: move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun"

Adjective


1. booming, flourishing, palmy, prospering, prosperous, roaring, thriving, successful (vs. unsuccessful)

usage: very lively and profitable; "flourishing businesses"; "a palmy time for stockbrokers"; "a prosperous new business"; "doing a roaring trade"; "a thriving tourist center"; "did a thriving business in orchids"

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Definition and meaning of flourishing (Dictionary)