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prosperous Synonyms

Another word for prosperous

Choosing another word for prosperous depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
thriving
flourishing
wealthy
affluent
Strong
successful
booming
well-off
well-to-do
lucrative
fortunate

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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auspicious
favorable
Strong
propitious
promising
bright
golden

Opposites of prosperous

The opposite of prosperous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impoverished
destitute
unfavorable
inauspicious
poor
adverse
unsuccessful
unfortunate
See all opposites of prosperous

• Nearby Words

prospectus
prosper
prosperity
prosperous
prosperously
prosperousness
prossie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prosperous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prosperous
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