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flourished

To wave something around to attract the attention of others. To brandish
He wanted to make sure everyone knew how awesome he is, so Sam flourished the bottle of expensive wine for all to see.
by Jayzie November 20, 2013
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flourish of strumpets

A group of prostitutes, a gathering of whores, a collective term for ladies of ill repute.
Gross Vulgarian:"Look at all them cheap cunts over by that lamp post...."
Proper Fellow:"Indeed, it seems to be a flourish of strumpets."
by Kieran Le Petomaine November 16, 2006
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rhetorical flourish

An oratory elaboration which exceeds the limits of what most people would describe as useful or informative, or which tangentially strays into the realm philosophical musings.
"Yo, your homie said you was in for some shenanigans."

"No man, that was just rhetorical flourish."
by 2dois2b February 27, 2009
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flourishing

It means you are winning in your current situation.

It means you are on top of your game.
Nick was flourishing yesterday, he got all the girls in the club.

They looked so good, they were flourishing as Nationals.

Is that Marc Jacobs, you are flourishing.
by Flourish King June 12, 2014
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Flourish

To excel , grow in a healthy vigorious way or a bold or extravagant gesture action made especially to attract something
With a flourish, he ushered them inside
by Nichole 01 January 10, 2017
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Flourish

Flourish means to increase, thrive and to grow luxuriantly. It can also mean to prosper or achieve high success in every area of life. To Flourish is to reach the highest level of growth and influence. Flourish means to shine and glow as well.
Her business has flourish over the years.
by Feli Ari May 15, 2020
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cape flourish

The action of swirling one's cape in dramatic fashion right before an announced exit, but doesn't necessarily require the actual presence of a cape to achieve the intended effect (see awkward arm swing but followed with an exit stage left and dramatic music). Usually preceded by a declaration of intent, ("Come dobby, we're leaving") and followed by an evil laugh.

Usually reserved for villains, but can also refer to would-be heroes who just want to look cool. The real utility of a cape, because let's face it, capes do nothing except make you look cool. Often results in the opposite effect.
Cartman from South Park: "Screw you guys, I'm going home..." (queue cape flourish)

"To the Bat Cave!"

"I am Count Dracula... *cape flourish* AH AH AH"
by Spatch Adams May 1, 2009
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