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thriving

 

[ ˈθraɪvɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Prospering; successful; flourishing.

Synonyms

booming, flourishing, prosperous, successful

Examples of usage

  • Despite the challenging economic environment, the company remains thriving.
  • The thriving business expanded its operations to new markets.
  • The restaurant industry is highly competitive, but some establishments manage to stay thriving.
  • The city's economy is thriving thanks to investments in technology and innovation.
  • The thriving tech startup attracted the attention of investors.
Context #2 | Adjective

nature

Growing vigorously; developing well.

Synonyms

blooming, developing, flourishing, growing

Examples of usage

  • The plants in the garden are thriving thanks to the fertile soil and regular watering.
  • The wildlife in the national park is thriving due to conservation efforts.
  • The coral reef ecosystem is thriving with diverse marine life.
  • The forest ecosystem is thriving with a variety of plant and animal species.

Translations

Translations of the word "thriving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 próspero

🇮🇳 समृद्ध

🇩🇪 florierend

🇮🇩 makmur

🇺🇦 процвітаючий

🇵🇱 kwitnący

🇯🇵 繁栄している

🇫🇷 prospère

🇪🇸 prospero

🇹🇷 gelişen

🇰🇷 번창하는

🇸🇦 مزدهر

🇨🇿 prosperující

🇸🇰 prosperujúci

🇨🇳 繁荣的

🇸🇮 uspešen

🇮🇸 blómstrandi

🇰🇿 гүлденген

🇬🇪 აყვავებული

🇦🇿 çiçəklənən

🇲🇽 prospero

Etymology

The word 'thriving' originated from the Middle English word 'thriven,' which means 'to prosper, be successful.' It has roots in Old Norse and Old English. Over time, 'thriving' has come to represent growth, success, and flourishing in various contexts, from business to nature. The concept of thriving has been valued throughout history as a sign of strength and vitality.

See also: thrive, thriver.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,164, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.