flourishing

/ˈflər-i-shiŋ/

Middle English florysschyng, from present participle of florisshen "to "

adjective

  1. marked by vigorous and healthy growth : very active and successful

a flourishing garden

verb

  1. to grow luxuriantly : thrive

  2. to achieve success : prosper

  3. to be in a state of activity or production

swing wave flourish brandish thrash mean to wield or cause to move to and fro or up and down. swing implies regular or uniform movement. wave usually implies smooth or continuous motion.