Meanings
comparative more flourishly · superlative most flourishly
- nonstandardrareIn 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 father1 more example
"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
Origin
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