thriving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb grow vigorously
    expand; flourish; boom; thrive.
    • The deer population in this town is thriving
    • business is booming
  2. verb make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
    prosper; flourish; fly high; thrive.
    • The new student is thriving
  3. adjective satellite very lively and profitable
    booming; prosperous; palmy; prospering; roaring; flourishing.
    • flourishing businesses
    • a palmy time for stockbrokers
    • a prosperous new business
    • doing a roaring trade
    • a thriving tourist center
    • did a thriving business in orchids

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