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adjective pros·per·ous \ˈpräs-p(ə-)rəs\

Definition of prosperous

  1. 1 :  auspicious, favorable

  2. 2a :  marked by success or economic well-beingb :  enjoying vigorous and healthy growth :  flourishing

prosperously

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prosperousness

noun

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Examples of prosperous in a Sentence

  1. The company had a prosperous year.

  2. He predicted a prosperous future.

Origin and Etymology of prosperous

Middle English, from Medieval Latin prosperosus, from Latin prosperus


First Known Use: 15th century

prosperous Synonyms

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

PROSPEROUS Defined for English Language Learners

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adjective pros·per·ous \ˈpräs-p(ə-)rəs\

Definition of prosperous for English Language Learners

  • : having success usually by making a lot of money

PROSPEROUS Defined for Kids

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adjective pros·per·ous \ˈprä-spə-rəs\

Definition of prosperous for Students

  1. 1 :  having or showing success or financial good fortune

  2. 2 :  strong and healthy in growth a prosperous town

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