What does prosperous mean?
Prosperous means Characterized by success..
Prosperous
/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Characterized by success..
Definitions by Sense
- Characterized by success.
- Well off; affluent.
- Favorable.
Example Sentences
Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox.
He was raised in a very prosperous household.
He wondered how many people were destitute that same night even in his own prosperous country, how many homes were shanties, how many husbands were drunk and wives socked, and how many children were bullied, abused or abandoned.
He chose a prosperous lottery number that evening.
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
Antonyms for prosperous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more prosperous
- most prosperous
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for prosperous?
Common synonyms include successful, affluent, rich, well off.
What is the opposite of prosperous?
Possible antonyms include failed, improsperous, speedless, unfortunate.
How do you use prosperous in a sentence?
Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox.
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