Dictionary Check: flourish

"flourish" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

noun

a showy gesture

Example: "she entered with a great flourish"
noun

an ornamental embellishment in writing

noun

a display of ornamental speech or language

noun

the act of waving

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noun

(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

Example: "he entered to a flourish of trumpets"
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verb

grow vigorously

Example: "The deer population in this town is thriving"
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