to develop quickly and be successful or common Syn: thrive * Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate. * The arts began to flourish at that time. * There was a flourishing black market.
to grow well; to be healthy and happy Syn: thrive * These plants flourish in a damp climate. * I'm glad to hear you're all flourishing.
~ sth: to wave sth around in a way that makes people look at it
He rushed into the room flourishing the newspaper.
noun
an exaggerated movement that you make when you want sb to notice you
an impressive act or way of doing sth
details and decoration that are used in speech or writing