Synonyms for
Prosperous
Definition
successful and thriving, especially financially
Synonyms & similar words
comfortable
thriving
prospering
favorable
wellheeled
roaring
palmy
golden
lucky
booming
welltodo
favourable
wellsituated
easy
halcyon
flourishing
wellfixed
welloff
successful
thriving
flourishing
profitable
lucrative
wealthy
affluent
well-to-do
comfortable
privileged
fortunate
happy
blessed
opulent
plentiful
bountiful
abundant
rich
prospering
booming
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- prosperous economy
- prosperous nation
- prosperous times
- prosperous future
- prosperous business
- prosperous period
- prosperous society
Word family
Usage note
Prosperous generally refers to financial success and well-being, often on a larger scale like a business or economy. It carries a positive connotation of growth and good fortune.
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Example sentences
- The prosperous town had lots of stores and restaurants.
- My parents worked hard to become prosperous and provide for our family.
- The company had a prosperous year and made lots of money.
- It's important to save money to become prosperous.
- The farmer's crops were very prosperous this year.
Quotes
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
The most prosperous nations of the future will be those which encourage the highest standards of leadership and the greatest sense of belongingness. - Brian Tracy
There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism. - Alexander Hamilton