thriving
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.growing well or being very successful and healthy.
adj.characterised by success, prosperity, or vigorous growth.
Simple“The small town has a thriving arts community with many galleries.”
In context“Despite the national economic downturn, the tech sector in this region remains thriving, attracting significant venture capital and skilled talent.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
n.the process of growing strong or being successful.
n.the action or state of flourishing or prospering.
Simple“The thriving of the local economy helped everyone in the city.”
In context“The rapid thriving of these invasive species has caused significant concern among local conservationists and park rangers.”
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“More than 450 million years ago, long before dinosaurs appeared and before animals or plants had spread widely across dry land, crinoids were already thriving in some of Earth's earliest coral reefs.”
“Now, all the signs point to a population of water voles that has not only survived the winter, but is thriving.”