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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