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flourishing Antonyms

Opposite of flourishing

Because the opposite of flourishing shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Developing rapidly and successfully; thriving, prosperous, or growing vigorously.

Usage Example

"The coastal town quickly became a declining center of international trade and arts."

Strongest
declining
failing
dying
withering
Strong
stagnant
struggling
moribund
languishing

• noun (Context 2)

The state or process of thriving, developing well, and achieving optimal well-being or prosperity.

Usage Example

"Ancient Greek ethics largely centered on the question of what constitutes human decline."

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decline
decay
Strong
stagnation
deterioration
languishing

Similar words to flourishing

Words similar to flourishing shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

thriving
prosperous
prosperity
booming
burgeoning
well-being
successful
blossoming
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• Nearby Words

flounder
flour
flourish
flourishing
flourless
floury
flout

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flourishing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flourishing
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