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Flourishing

/ˈflʊə.rɪʃ.ɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The action or state of developing rapidly and successfully; thriving.

    "The cultural flourishing of the city attracted artists from all over the world."

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The word 'flourishing' originates from the Middle English 'flourishen', which comes from the Old French 'florir', meaning 'to bloom'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'florere', which means 'to flower' or 'to thrive', reflecting a historical evolution from physical blooming to a broader sense of thriving or prospering.

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