PROSPEROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does prosperous mean?
• PROSPEROUS (adjective)
The adjective PROSPEROUS has 4 senses:
1. in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
2. very lively and profitable
3. marked by peace and prosperity
4. favoring or bringing good luck
Familiarity information: PROSPEROUS used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• PROSPEROUS (adjective)
Meaning:
In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
Synonyms:
well-to-do; well-situated; well-off; well-heeled; well-fixed; prosperous; comfortable; easy
Context examples:
they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards / easy living / a prosperous family / his family is well-situated financially / well-to-do members of the community
Similar:
rich (possessing material wealth)
Meaning:
Very lively and profitable
Synonyms:
roaring; prospering; palmy; thriving; booming; prosperous; flourishing
Context examples:
flourishing businesses / a palmy time for stockbrokers / a prosperous new business / doing a roaring trade / a thriving tourist center / did a thriving business in orchids
Similar:
successful (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome)
Meaning:
Marked by peace and prosperity
Synonyms:
halcyon; golden; prosperous
Context examples:
a golden era / the halcyon days of the clipper trade
Similar:
happy (enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure or good fortune)
Meaning:
Favoring or bringing good luck
Synonyms:
lucky; favorable; favourable; prosperous; golden
Context examples:
a favorable time to ask for a raise / lucky stars / a prosperous moment to make a decision
Similar:
propitious (presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs or success)
