Main Entry:

pros·per·ous

Pronunciation:

\ˈpräs-p(ə-)rəs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Medieval Latin prosperosus, from Latin prosperus

Date:

15th century

1: auspicious, favorable2 a: marked by success or economic well-being b: enjoying vigorous and healthy growth : flourishing

— pros·per·ous·ly adverb

— pros·per·ous·ness noun