Prosperous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Prosperous is an adjective meaning Characterized by success.
Meaning
Characterized by success.
More Meanings
- Well off; affluent.
- Favorable.
Example Sentences
He was raised in a very prosperous household.
He chose a prosperous lottery number that evening.
Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox.
So draw him home to those that mourn In vain; a favourable speed Ruffle thy mirror’d mast, and lead Thro’ prosperous floods his holy urn.
Synonyms for prosperous
Depending on context, synonyms include successful, affluent, rich, well-to-do, wealthy, favorable.
Antonyms for prosperous
Common opposites include failed, improsperous, speedless, unfortunate, unsuccessful, unthriving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include well-to-do, well-heeled, rich, well-fixed, flourishing, thriving.
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