Definition of flourish

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  • flourish is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • flourish is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • flourish is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of flourish

  • (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments (noun)

    Examples

    1. he entered to a flourish of trumpets

    Synonyms

    1. fanfare
    2. tucket
  • make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. fly high
    2. prosper
    3. thrive
  • move or swing back and forth (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. brandish
    2. wave
  • the act of waving (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. brandish
  • grow vigorously (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. boom
    2. expand
    3. thrive
  • a display of ornamental speech or language (noun)
  • an ornamental embellishment in writing (noun)
  • a showy gesture (noun)

    Examples

    1. she entered with a great flourish

See definition of flourish in Merriam Webster