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English adjective: prosperous | |||
| 1. | prosperous in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | comfortable, easy, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do | ||
| Similar | rich | ||
| Antonyms | poor | ||
| 2. | prosperous very lively and profitable | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | booming, flourishing, palmy, prospering, roaring, thriving | ||
| Similar | successful | ||
| Antonyms | unsuccessful | ||
| 3. | prosperous marked by peace and prosperity | ||
| Samples | A golden era. The halcyon days of the clipper trade. | ||
| Synonyms | golden, halcyon | ||
| Similar | happy | ||
| Antonyms | unhappy | ||
| 4. | prosperous presaging or likely to bring good luck | ||
| Samples | A favorable time to ask for a raise. Lucky stars. A prosperous moment to make a decision. | ||
| Synonyms | favorable, favourable, golden, lucky | ||
| Similar | propitious | ||
| Antonyms | unpropitious | ||
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