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Definition of prosperous

prosperous

/ˈprɑː.spɚ.əs/
pros · per · ous
Adverb:prosperously
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• adjective

1

Successful in material or financial terms; flourishing economically and enjoying wealth or good fortune.

Example

"The once-sleepy harbor town grew into a prosperous commercial center during the nineteenth century."

2

Marked by favorable circumstances or auspicious conditions; conducive to success or good fortune.

Example

"They gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year and wish one another a peaceful and prosperous year ahead."

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• Rhymes for prosperous

• Nearby Words

prospectus
prosper
prosperity
prosperous
prosperously
prosperousness
prossie

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French prospereus, from Latin prosperus ('favorable, fortunate'), a compound of pro ('according to') and spes ('hope'), literally meaning 'according to one's hopes'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prosperous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prosperous
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