thriving
/ˈθɹaɪ.vɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: thrivings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That thrives; successful; flourishing or prospering.
Adjective
Examples
thriving shop
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The action of the verb to thrive.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thriving” mean?
That thrives; successful; flourishing or prospering.
Is “thriving” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.