Prosperously: meaning, definitions and examples

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prosperously

 

[ prɒs.pə.rəs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

successful manner

Prosperously describes the manner in which someone or something flourishes or thrives. It often implies achieving financial success, growth, or well-being. In economic contexts, it signifies a state where individuals or communities experience wealth and stability. Furthermore, it can also relate to personal life, indicating overall happiness and fulfillment. To prosperously navigate situations implies doing so with success and positive outcomes.

Synonyms

advantageously, flourishingly, successfully, well.

Examples of usage

  • The company has been growing prosperously over the last few years.
  • She lives prosperously, enjoying all the comforts of life.
  • The community prosperously embraced the new development projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "prosperously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 próspero

🇮🇳 समृद्धिपूर्ण

🇩🇪 wohlhabend

🇮🇩 makmur

🇺🇦 заможно

🇵🇱 dobrobytny

🇯🇵 繁栄して

🇫🇷 prospère

🇪🇸 próspero

🇹🇷 refah içinde

🇰🇷 번영하게

🇸🇦 مزدهر

🇨🇿 prosperující

🇸🇰 prosperujúci

🇨🇳 繁荣

🇸🇮 uspešen

🇮🇸 blómstrandi

🇰🇿 дамыра

🇬🇪 ფართო

🇦🇿 çiçəklənən

🇲🇽 próspero

Etymology

The word 'prosperously' is derived from the adjective 'prosperous,' which comes from the Latin word 'prosperus,' meaning 'favorable' or 'fortunate.' The Latin roots can be further traced to the Proto-Indo-European term 'pro-' meaning 'for' or 'before,' combined with 'sperare,' meaning 'to hope.' This etymological journey illustrates the connection between hope and success. Since its introduction to the English language, 'prosperously' has been used to describe a state of wealth, health, and overall good fortune, both in material and abstract terms. The 14th century saw the rise of the term in various texts, often related to economics and personal welfare. Over the centuries, its usage expanded to encompass broader aspects of successful living and flourishing communities.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,858 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.