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pros·per·ous
 prosperous
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- pronunciation:
- pra
sp
rs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having wealth, success, or good fortune.
- synonyms:
- affluent, flourishing, moneyed, rich, successful, thriving, wealthy, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
- antonyms:
- depressed, destitute, poor, unprosperous
- similar words:
- booming, fat, flush, fortunate, palmy, substantial, thrifty
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| definition 2: |
conducive to good fortune; favorable.
A prosperous wind brought the ships safely home.- synonyms:
- favorable, good, propitious
- antonyms:
- unfavorable, unprosperous
- similar words:
- advantageous, auspicious, expedient, fortunate, helpful, lucky, opportune, profitable, providential, seasonable, timely
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| related words: |
bright, successful, well |
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| derivations: |
prosperously (adv.), prosperousness (n.) |
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