flourishing
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Growing or developing very successfully and strongly.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
thriving
prospering
Antonyms
declining
struggling
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The town's _____ tourism industry brought new restaurants and hotels."
Answer: flourishing
In your own words, what does "flourishing" mean?
Growing or developing very successfully and strongly.
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