Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
once-thriving
adjective
/wʌns ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
Definition
Having been prosperous or successful in the past but no longer enjoying that status.
Examples
- The once-thriving town now struggles with empty shops and abandoned buildings.
- After years of being a once-thriving industry, many companies have closed their doors.
- Once-thriving ecosystems may take years to recover from environmental changes.
Meaning
The term refers to a state of having previously experienced growth, vitality, or success, but has since declined or diminished.
Synonyms
- Formerly prosperous
- Previously flourishing
- Once successful
