flourish vs gesture

gesture vs flourish

flourish and gesture both are nouns.

flourish and gesture both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flourish	Yes	No	Yes	No
gesture	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, gesture is a hypernym of flourish; that is, gesture is a word with a broader meaning than flourish:

flourish: a showy gesture
gesture: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

Other hypernyms of flourish include motion.

flourish (noun)	gesture (noun)
the act of waving	motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
a display of ornamental speech or language	something done as an indication of intention
a showy gesture	the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
an ornamental embellishment in writing

flourish (verb)	gesture (verb)
grow vigorously	show, express or direct through movement
move or swing back and forth
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

Difference between flourish and gesture

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