Prosperous: meaning, definitions and examples
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prosperous
[ ˈprɒspərəs ]
financial success
Having success, good fortune, or wealth. Prosperous individuals are often financially stable and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The prosperous businessman owned multiple companies.
- She lived in a prosperous neighborhood with large houses and well-manicured lawns.
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
Word origin
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.