Definitions for prosperous

Definitions for (adj) prosperous

Main entry: prosperous, golden, favorable, favourable, lucky

Definition: presaging or likely to bring good luck

Usage: a favorable time to ask for a raise; lucky stars; a prosperous moment to make a decision


Main entry: halcyon, golden, prosperous

Definition: marked by peace and prosperity

Usage: a golden era; the halcyon days of the clipper trade


Main entry: prosperous, easy, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do, comfortable

Definition: in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

Usage: 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


Main entry: booming, thriving, palmy, flourishing, roaring, prospering, prosperous

Definition: very lively and profitable

Usage: 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


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