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prosperous

pros·per·ous

prosperous

 
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
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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derivations: prosperously (adv.), prosperousness (n.)