Meaning & Definition of Prosperous in English
English⟶
Prosperous
/prɑspərəs/
adjective
1. In fortunate circumstances financially
- Moderately rich
- "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"
synonym:
- comfortable,
- easy,
- prosperous,
- well-fixed,
- well-heeled,
- well-off,
- well-situated,
- well-to-do
2. Very lively and profitable
- "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"
synonym:
- booming,
- flourishing,
- palmy,
- prospering,
- prosperous,
- roaring,
- thriving
3. Marked by peace and prosperity
- "A golden era"
- "The halcyon days of the clipper trade"
synonym:
- golden,
- halcyon,
- prosperous
4. Presaging or likely to bring good luck
- "A favorable time to ask for a raise"
- "Lucky stars"
- "A prosperous moment to make a decision"
synonym:
- golden,
- favorable,
- favourable,
- lucky,
- prosperous