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, favorable
2 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