prosperous

pros·per·ous

adj \ˈpräs-p(ə-)rəs\

Definition of PROSPEROUS

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

Examples of PROSPEROUS

1. The company had a prosperous year.
2. He predicted a prosperous future.

Origin of PROSPEROUS

Middle English, from Medieval Latin prosperosus, from Latin prosperus

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to PROSPEROUS

Synonyms: booming, boomy, flourishing, golden, halcyon, healthy, lush, palmy, prospering, roaring, successful, thriving

Antonyms: depressed, unprosperous, unsuccessful

Related Words: affluent, moneyed (also monied), opulent, rich, substantial, wealthy, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do; comfortable

Near Antonyms: declining, dying, failing, floundering, languishing, struggling; bankrupt, bankrupted, insolvent

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