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flourishly en · ADV

Etymology

From flourish + -ly.

Meanings

1. (nonstandard, rare) In a flourishing way.
   • I call to-morrow on the Huberts. I have not had time owing to Hospital engagements. Everything, including accounts, getting on flourishly. 1840, Francis Galston, letter to his father:
   • "He took her papers, sweeping his quick eyes over the receipts for show, nodded and began the tour of his inn himself gesturing flourishly." 2015, Vicky Glasgow, The Mage Emperor:

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