Definition
A state of vigorous growth, success, and well-being that goes beyond mere survival. It involves flourishing emotionally, mentally, and often physically in ways that feel sustainable and fulfilling.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'þrīfask' meaning 'to grasp for oneself' or 'to prosper.' The word evolved to emphasize active growth and success rather than passive existence or mere survival.
Kelly Says
Thriving is different from happiness—it's happiness plus growth plus resilience. People who are thriving don't just feel good; they're actively developing their potential and contributing to something meaningful. It's sustainable well-being.
Translations
CSČeština
prosperující
pros.pe.ɾu.jɪː
DADansk
blomstrende
blʊmˈstʁænɔ
DEDeutsch
florierend
floˈʁiːʁənt
ELΕλληνικά
ανθούσα
an.θuˈsa
ESEspañol
próspero
ˈpɾo.spe.ɾo
FISuomi
menestyvä
me.nes.ty.vä
FRFrançais
prospère
pʁɔs.pɛʁ
HIहिन्दी
समृद्ध
sam.ɾɪd.dʰ
HUMagyar
virágzó
vi.ɾaːɡzoː
IDBahasa Indonesia
makmur
mak.mur
ITItaliano
fiorente
fjoˈrɛnte
MSBahasa Melayu
makmur
mak.mur
MYမြန်မာ
တိုးတက်
tweɪʔ teʔ
NLNederlands
bloeiend
ˈbloːiənt
NONorsk
blomstrer
blʊmˈstrɛr
PAPA
ਪ੍ਰਗਤੀਸ਼ੀਲ
pɾɐɡ.tiː.ʃiːl
PLPolski
kwitnący
kfitˈnɔnt͡sɨ
PTPortuguês
próspero
pɾoˈzɛɾu
RORomână
înfloritor
ɨn.flo.ri.tor
RUРусский
процветающий
prɐt͡sveˈta.jɪt͡ɕɪj
SVSvenska
blomstrande
blʊmˈstranːdɛ
SWKiswahili
kuenea
ku.e.ne.a
TAதமிழ்
வளர்ச்சி
vaɭar.t͡ɕi
TEతెలుగు
వికాసం
vi.kaː.sɐm
TRTürkçe
gelişen
ɡe.liˈʃen
UKУкраїнська
процвітальний
pro.t͡sʋiˈta.tɪnɨj
VITiếng Việt
phát triển
faːt tɾiən
YOYO
ìṣe pataki
i.she pa.taki
ZUZU
khululeka
kʰu.lu.le.ka