floruit
noun
flo·ru·it ˈflȯr-(y)ə-wət 
ˈflär-
: a period of flourishing (as of a person or movement)
Synonyms
- bloom
- blossom
- florescence
- flower
- flush
- heyday
- high noon
- prime
- salad days
- springtime
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Example Sentences
the floruit of Greek art and literature in the fifth century B.C.
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Latin flōruit "(s/he) prospered, flourished," 3rd singular perfect of flōrēre "to bloom, prosper, be at the peak of one's powers" — more at flourish entry 1
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
floruit
noun
as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement the floruit of Greek art and literature in the fifth century b.c. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- bloom
- blooming
- prime
- flower
- blossom
- flowering
- florescence
- heyday
- revival
- salad days
- pinnacle
- springtime
- zenith
- flush
- blossoming
- meridian
- autumn
- peak
- high noon
- acme
- efflorescence
- apex
- belle epoque
- climax
- golden age
- grandeur
- belle époque
- summit
- Indian summer
- glory
- splendor
- silver age
- recovery
- comeback
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- decay
- decline
- downfall
- bottom
- nadir
- wilting
- withering
- shrivelling
- shriveling