ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. Well off; affluent.
  2. 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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