adj
Meaning 1
Of, related to, or abounding in palm trees.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
palmy
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Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈpɑːmi/
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US: /ˈpɑːmi/
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US: /ˈpɑːl.mi/
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rhymes with -ɑːmi
adj
Meaning 2
Prosperous, flourishing, booming or thriving.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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adj
Meaning 3
Made out of palm leaves or palm sap.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
very lively and profitable
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- flourishing businesses
- a palmy time for stockbrokers
- a prosperous new business
- doing a roaring trade
- a thriving tourist center
- did a thriving business in orchids
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: booming, flourishing, prospering, prosperous, roaring, thriving
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From palm + -y.