prosperous
adjective/ˈprɑspərəs/
Frequency rank: #6,857 most common English word
Meaning
Having financial success and good fortune; thriving.
Example sentence
The merchants became prosperous after years of hard work and smart trading.
Synonyms & related words
- wealthy
- successful
- thriving
- affluent
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