Florescences — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /flȯ-ˈre-sᵊn(t)s/ flo·res·cence

Meaning & Definition of Florescences

Florescences (noun)

  1. a state or period of flourishing

Florescences (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

    "the florescence of Mayan art in the seventh century a.d."

    similar: blooms, blossoms, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, high noons, primes, salad days, springtimes
    related: autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, acmes, apexes, climaxes, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals
    near: decays, declines, downfalls, bottoms, nadirs

Related Entry: Florescence (noun)

Florescence is a different word from Florescences. The synonyms below are for florescence, not for florescences.

  1. a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

    "the florescence of Mayan art in the seventh century a.d."

    similar: bloom, blossom, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime
    related: autumn, Indian summer, blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering, acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, glory, grandeur, splendor, belle epoque, golden age, silver age, comeback, recovery, revival
    near: decay, decline, downfall, bottom, nadir, shriveling, wilting, withering

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Florescences

The most common words with a similar meaning to Florescences:

blooms, blossoms, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, high noons, primes, salad days, springtimes

Related Words for Florescences

autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, acmes, apexes, climaxes, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals

Near Antonyms of Florescences

decays, declines, downfalls, bottoms, nadirs

Word Forms of Florescences

Derived words: florescent (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Florescences

borrowed from New Latin flōrēscentia, noun derivative of Latin flōrēscent-, flōrēscens, present participle of flōrēscere "to begin to flower, increase in vigor," inchoative derivative of flōrēre "to bloom, prosper, be at the peak of one's powers," stative verbal derivative of flōr-, flōs flower:1

First known use: 1793

Frequently Asked Questions about Florescences

What does "Florescences" mean?

"Florescences" means a state or period of flourishing. As a noun, it is defined as: a state or period of flourishing.

What is another word for "Florescences"?

Other words for "Florescences" include blooms, blossoms, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, high noons and primes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Florescences" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Florescences"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Florescences". Common alternatives include blooms, blossoms, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, high noons, primes, salad days and springtimes.

How do you use "Florescences" in a sentence?

Examples of "Florescences" in a sentence: "the florescence of Mayan art in the seventh century a.d.".

Is "Florescences" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Florescences" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Florescences"?

"Florescences" is pronounced /flȯ-ˈre-sᵊn(t)s/ and divided into syllables as flo·res·cence.

What is the origin of the word "Florescences"?

"Florescences" comes from borrowed from New Latin flōrēscentia, noun derivative of Latin flōrēscent-, flōrēscens, present participle of flōrēscere "to begin to flower, increase in vigor," inchoative derivative of flōrēre "to bloom, prosper, be at the peak of one's powers," stative verbal derivative of flōr-, flōs flower:1. First known use: 1793.

What is another word for "Florescences" meaning "a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement"?

When "Florescences" (noun) means a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement, synonyms include blooms, blossoms, floruits, flowers, flushes and heydays.