nounπShareA dramatic gesture such as the waving of a flag."With many flourishes of the captured banner, they marched down the avenue."actionculturestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ornamentation."His signature ended with a flourish."artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ceremonious passage such as a fanfare."The trumpets blew a flourish as they entered the church."musicroyalcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA decorative embellishment on a building."The ornate flourishes on the school's front entrance made it look impressive. "architecturebuildingartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrive or grow well."The barley flourished in the warm weather."biologynatureorganismplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prosper or fare well."The cooperation flourished as the customers rushed in the business."achievementbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in a period of greatest influence."His writing flourished before the war."achievementperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo develop; to make thrive; to expand."The young plant flourished in the sunny window, growing taller and stronger every day. "biologyplantagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make bold, sweeping movements with."They flourished the banner as they stormed the palace."artstyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make bold and sweeping, fanciful, or wanton movements, by way of ornament, parade, bravado, etc.; to play with fantastic and irregular motion."The dancer flourished her arms in a series of graceful, sweeping movements during the performance. "styleactionappearanceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use florid language; to indulge in rhetorical figures and lofty expressions."During the presentation, the student flourished complex vocabulary, using grand pronouncements and elaborate metaphors to describe their project. "languagestylewritingliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make ornamental strokes with the pen; to write graceful, decorative figures."The calligrapher flourished elegant script on the invitation. "writingartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adorn with beautiful figures or rhetoric; to ornament with anything showy; to embellish."The calligraphy artist would often flourish the edges of her certificates with intricate floral designs. "artstyleliteraturelanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute an irregular or fanciful strain of music, by way of ornament or prelude."The pianist flourished a few notes before beginning the main piece. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo boast; to vaunt; to brag."At the school meeting, the parent flourished about their child's excellent grades. "characterlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading