prosperous
If you have a new car, a new high-paying job, and some flashy new shoes, then you could be described as prosperous, meaning you have material success that seems like it will continue to grow.
The adjective prosperous often describes a person or a person’s future, but it can apply to anything that’s experiencing growth and success. Prosperous derives from the Latin word prosperus, meaning “doing well.” Great pronouns of this happy word include golden, well-heeled, flourishing, and thriving.
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in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich“a prosperous family”
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synonyms:
comfortable, easy, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do
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rich
possessing material wealth
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rich
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very lively and profitable“a prosperous new business”
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synonyms:
booming, flourishing, palmy, prospering, roaring, thriving
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successful
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
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successful
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marked by peace and prosperity
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presaging or likely to bring good luck“a prosperous moment to make a decision”
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synonyms:
favorable, favourable, golden, lucky
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propitious
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
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propitious
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