PROSPEROUS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

prosperous

adjective

ˈprä-sp(ə-)rəs

Definition of prosperous

as in thriving

marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a prosperous business that will soon be expanding

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as in successful

having attained a desired end or state of good fortune one of the most prosperous families in the community

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as in lush

growing thickly and vigorously our neighbor has a real green thumb and a yard full of healthy, prosperous plants

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Recent Examples of prosperous Born into a prosperous but unhappy family, the owners of a seed nursery, Kusama saw visions of flowers from an early age, dots that spread across surfaces and spoke to her. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Life and death are entangled, like a once-prosperous but now deserted community. — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Maps from the period indicate a burial space near the prosperous home of Quakers James and Ann Whitall, whose property had been seized to construct Fort Mercer. — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 In his view, a prosperous society was teetering on the edge of a meaningful shift toward communitarianism before being yanked back. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosperous

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Adjective

Golf photographer Brian Murphy says that Orlando’s thriving golf scene is ideal for residents who enjoy the game.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
The Braves, who reported $732 million in revenue in 2025, should trade for an even higher revenue multiple than the Angels because the Braves have a thriving real-estate development around their stadium, Colvin argued.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of thriving

Adjective

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the basics of how and when to plant garlic in the fall, and teach you how to set your garlic plants up for a successful growing season.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
The brand also has a successful beauty business, brought back in-house in 2022.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of successful

Adjective

Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn takes year-round diligence to keep soil healthy and weeds, pests, and diseases at bay.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Some Ferns Ferns may bring a lush, woodland feel indoors, but certain varieties aren’t always the best choice.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

Yvette opens the door to Pizza City’s lone toilet, engulfing them in a bouquet of Pine-Sol and damp cinderblock and the earthier smell of the small weedy lot where the bathroom’s rear wall ought to be.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Jeon-Gi lives with his Korean family in Building A, scrapping with kids from other immigrant families in a weedy playground.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of weedy

Adjective

Around the halfway point of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, Petya Trofimov — eternal grad student, moral purist, and former tutor to the once wealthy family whose diminution sits at the heart of the play — makes a speech.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
When a wealthy, royal woman is attacked by bandits, the two men save her and are welcomed to the castle as valiant knights.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

The debate over the construction of large data centers is rampant in the Charlotte area and across North Carolina, with municipalities passing moratoriums and polls showing opposition across party lines.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
But while close confidants have been supportive, the in-person backlash is also rampant.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

Still, the administrators, the commissioners and league presidents must recognize that if trade wars devolve into something more hateful and restrictive, team owners may find their golden goose has fallen into the crockpot.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Return the baking dish to the oven and cook the chicken until the liquid is nicely reduced and the skins are crisp and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes longer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of golden

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