success

1 a person or thing that is successful their homemade jellies have been such a success that they are now distributed nationwide Synonyms of success blockbuster, megahit, smash, hit, supernova, winnerWords Related to success blue chip, blue chipper, corker, crackerjack (also crackajack), dandy, jim-dandy, pip, prizewinner; gem, jewel, treasure; marvel, natural, phenomenon, sensation, wonder; coup, triumph, victoryNear Antonyms of success disappointment, fizzle, lemon, loserAntonyms of success bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, debacle (also débâcle), dud, failure, fiasco, flop, misfire, turkey, washout

2 a successful result brought about by hard work a long list of successes that the retiring president of the college can point to with pride Synonyms of success achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, accomplishment, triumphWords Related to success blockbuster, hit, jackpot, megahit, miracle, smash, winner; conquest, gain, victory, win; skill; deed, feat, performance; arrival, completion, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment (or fulfilment), implementation, realizationNear Antonyms of success botch, cock-up [British], mess, muddle, shambles; bummer, bust, catastrophe, debacle (also débâcle), disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, washout; disappointment, letdown, loss, setbackAntonyms of success nonachievement