flourish

• Substantivo que designa um gesto ousado e amplo ou um ornamento decorativo, frequentemente usado na escrita ou em apresentações para dar estilo ou ênfase.

A noun referring to a bold, sweeping gesture or an ornamental decoration, often used in writing or performance to add style or emphasis.

1. Dramatic gestureB2formal

   A bold or sweeping gesture or movement, often used to attract attention or express emotion.

   Gesto dramático

   • He opened the door with a dramatic flourish.
   • She signed her name with a flourish.
   • The magician ended his trick with a flourish of his hand.

   Sinônimosgesturesweepwave

2. Ornamental detailB2formal

   An elaborate or decorative addition, especially in writing, music, or art.

   Ornamento

   • The manuscript was decorated with flourishes and gold leaf.
   • The composer added a flourish at the end of the symphony.
   • Her handwriting had elegant flourishes on the capital letters.

   Sinônimosadornmentarabesquecurlicuedecorationembellishmentfiligreefrillornament

3. Period of successC1formal

   A period of thriving, growth, or prosperity.

   Auge

   • The company enjoyed a flourish in the early 2000s.
   • The arts experienced a flourish during the Renaissance.
   • The garden was in full flourish after the spring rains.

   Sinônimosbloomboomefflorescencefloweringgolden agegrowthheydaypeakprimeprosperitysuccessthriving

   Antônimosdeclinedepressionfailurerecessionslump

• Verbo usado para indicar crescimento ou desenvolvimento de maneira saudável ou vigorosa, especialmente em condições favoráveis; também pode significar prosperar, ter sucesso ou florescer.

A verb used to indicate growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

1. Grow or develop successfullyB2formal

   To grow, develop, or be successful in a healthy or vigorous way.

   Florescer

   • The plants flourished in the warm, sunny climate.
   • Her business flourished after the new marketing campaign.
   • Children flourish when they receive love and encouragement.

   Sinônimosbloomblossomburgeondevelopprospersucceedthrive

   Antônimosdeclinedeterioratefaillanguishstagnatestrugglewither

2. Wave or display dramaticallyB2formal

   To wave something in the air in a showy or dramatic way.

   Agitar dramaticamente

   • He flourished his sword before the battle.
   • The magician flourished his cape with a dramatic gesture.
   • She flourished the signed contract triumphantly.

   Sinônimosbrandishdisplayflauntshakesweepswingwave

   Antônimosconcealhidesuppress

3. Thrive in a particular environmentB2formal

   To be at the peak of development or activity.

   Prosperar

   • The arts flourished during the Renaissance period.
   • The city flourished as a major trading port.
   • The community flourished under the new leadership.

   Sinônimosbloomblossomboomburgeongrowprospersucceedthrive

   Antônimosdeclinelanguishwither