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flourishly

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Etymology

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From flourish +‎ -ly.

Adverb

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flourishly (comparative more flourishly, superlative most flourishly)

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