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florido

flourishing

adjective FLOH-ree-doh Rare

Origin: Latin floridus, from flos, flower

Also means

thriving

Usage Note

Florido describes a person, economy, or enterprise that is thriving and in vigorous good health. Applied to a person it can suggest a ruddy, full-cheeked complexion. It is a positive adjective with a slightly formal register; prospero is a close synonym for businesses or economies. It follows the standard four-form pattern: florido, florida, floridi, floride.

Examples

"L'economia della regione è florida."

Natural Translation

The region's economy is flourishing.

Literal Translation

The economy of-the region is flourishing.

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