1.a showy gesture;
she entered with a great flourish
2.an ornamental embellishment in writing
3.a display of ornamental speech or language
4.the act of waving
5.(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments;
he entered to a flourish of trumpets
1.grow stronger;
The economy was booming
2.gain in wealth
3.move or swing back and forth;
She waved her gun