florescence

flo·res·cence

noun \flȯ-ˈre-s^ən(t)s, flə-\

Definition of FLORESCENCE

: a state or period of flourishing

— flo·res·cent \-s^ənt\ adjective

Examples of FLORESCENCE

1. <the florescence of Mayan art in the seventh century a.d.>

Origin of FLORESCENCE

New Latin florescentia, from Latin florescent-, florescens, present participle of florescere, inchoative of florēre to blossom, flourish — more at flourish

First Known Use: 1793

Related to FLORESCENCE

Synonyms: blossom, bloom, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime

Related Words: autumn, Indian summer; blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering; acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith; glory, grandeur, splendor; belle epoque (or belle époque), golden age, silver age; comeback, recovery, revivial

Near Antonyms: decay, decline, downfall; bottom, nadir; shriveling (or shrivelling), wilting, withering

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