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Prosperous: meaning, definitions and examples

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prosperous

 

[ ˈprɒspərəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial success

Having success, good fortune, or wealth. Prosperous individuals are often financially stable and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

Synonyms

affluent, successful, wealthy

Examples of usage

  • The prosperous businessman owned multiple companies.
  • She lived in a prosperous neighborhood with large houses and well-manicured lawns.
Context #2 | Adjective

general success

Thriving, flourishing, or doing well in various aspects of life. A prosperous career may include recognition, satisfaction, and growth.

Synonyms

flourishing, successful, thriving

Examples of usage

  • The artist's paintings became increasingly popular, leading to a prosperous career.
  • The team worked together seamlessly, resulting in a prosperous project outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "prosperous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 próspero

🇮🇳 समृद्ध (samriddh)

🇩🇪 wohlhabend

🇮🇩 makmur

🇺🇦 процвітаючий

🇵🇱 prosperujący

🇯🇵 繁栄している (han'ei shite iru)

🇫🇷 prospère

🇪🇸 próspero

🇹🇷 müreffeh

🇰🇷 번영하는 (beonyeonghaneun)

🇸🇦 مزدهر (muzdahir)

🇨🇿 prosperující

🇸🇰 prosperujúci

🇨🇳 繁荣的 (fánróng de)

🇸🇮 uspešen

🇮🇸 blómlegur

🇰🇿 гүлденген (güldengen)

🇬🇪 აყვავებული (aq'vavebuli)

🇦🇿 çiçəklənən

🇲🇽 próspero

Etymology

The word 'prosperous' originates from the Latin word 'prosperus', meaning favorable or successful. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to denote a state of thriving, success, or financial well-being. Over time, 'prosperous' has come to symbolize not just material wealth but also overall prosperity in various aspects of life.

See also: prosper, prospering, prosperity.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,708 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.