flourish
வளம்
definition
verb
wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake
(of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
“Happy New Year!” he yelled, flourishing a bottle of whiskey
(of a person) wave (something) around to attract the attention of others.
noun
with a flourish , she ushered them inside
a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others.
a flourish of trumpets
a fanfare played by brass instruments.
example
Despite police claims that they have regularly conducted raids to cleanse the city of gambling dens and other gaming sites, most have continued to 'flourish' across the capital.
He bowed gracefully, taking her hand with a 'flourish' and kissing it, leaving a red lipstick mark.
Hopefully, independent music will still continue to 'flourish' in the city of Calgary and other operations will recognize the value of promoting live entertainment.
Within the fortress of the conference halls, gold-plated pens sign off with a 'flourish' on secret agreements that will change the shape of the world.
The curtain rises with a 'flourish' , stirring Norm's attention out of the room.
With a 'flourish' and a gesture that was almost comical in its theatrics, she ignored my queen and advanced a totally unconnected pawn.
Four minutes later midfielder Andy Hubbard shot the point of the half, a rare feat he was to repeat later in the game, but any chance of a revival went out the window as Kildare finished the half with a 'flourish' .
He gestured toward Alpha Flight with a 'flourish' .
the Bulldogs produced a late second-half 'flourish'
the organization has continued to 'flourish'
But this is just a rhetorical 'flourish' - he doesn't really mean it literally.
a 'flourish' of trumpets
Currie ended the match with a 'flourish' and belatedly displayed the flair and pace that they undoubtedly possess.
The squad often stopped their luxury cars and would oblige with a 'flourish' of their own felt-tipped pens while posing for pictures with the youngsters.
Folk care of sick animals antedated the arrival of Europeans and continued to 'flourish' even after the veterinary profession began to develop.
Increasingly, it seems that an international show also requires a rhetorical 'flourish' or a promise to explode the conventional biennial formula.
After Smith's dismissal, Bravo ended the innings with a 'flourish' , striking a pulverizing straight drive for four and lofting a six for the winning runs.
These changes help the bacteria 'flourish' within the light organs.
Contrary to the expectations of the prophets of secularism, the Christian religion continues to 'flourish' in western societies at the end of the twentieth century.
With a 'flourish' and dramatic double-punch at the keys the music has taken over the room and his finale is performed in awed silence as a few people sip at their drinks, eyes affixed to the young man's back.
Many clients are also continuing to 'flourish' with the help of our strategic planning program.
A small note below told the address of the family's home, and was signed with a loopy quasi-calligraphic 'flourish' ; Save a spot for me Robyn.
Finishing each set-piece with a 'flourish' , he gives a delighted how-about-that-then, a did-you-see-that flick of the wrist.
He opens the discussion with a rhetorical 'flourish' to make the problem seem utterly insurmountable, so as to make the ultimate solution seem all the more dramatic.
the organization has continued to 'flourish'
I slowly amassed quite an impressive portfolio of rejection letters, each impeccably typed on embossed letterheads and signed with a 'flourish' .
But such fierce determination to prevail will be matched by the hosts, who want to sign off the ill-starred campaign with a 'flourish' .
United produced a late second-half 'flourish'
Your plants will also 'flourish' with a little extra attention.
In fact, I would rather have been in a bunker,’ he said with a 'flourish' of his hands.
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