Definitions: (1) increasing in wealth or honor; prosperous; (2) at the peak of development, activity, or influence; to be in one’s prime
See also: Growing
Derivation: Latin, “flowering,” “to blossom”
Synonyms: thriving, triumphant
Quote: Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. — Virginia Satir (1916–1988) American psychotherapist