heypolyglot
Italian

fiorente

/fjoˈrɛn.te/adjectiveC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 9,891

Meaning

thriving, flourishing

  • prospering, thriving, or highly successful (economy, business, trade)
  • in full bloom or vigorous health

In a sentence

La città portuale ha sviluppato un'economia particolarmente fiorente.

The port city developed a particularly thriving economy.

La sua bottega artigianale gestisce un commercio ancora fiorente.

His artisan workshop runs a trade that is still flourishing.

Nonostante le difficoltà, l'azienda si trova in una condizione fiorente.

Despite the difficulties, the company is in a prosperous condition.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
fiorentemasculine · singular
fiorentefeminine · singular
fiorentimasculine · plural
fiorentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Present participle of 'fiorire' functioning as an adjective.
  • Invariable for gender: singular 'fiorente', plural 'fiorenti'.

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