Synonyms for

Successful

Verb / sʌˈksesfʌl / Another word for successful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having achieved or accomplished something desired or planned; having achieved financial or social status

Synonyms & similar words

unsuccessful accomplished effective fruitful profitable satisfactory thriving prosperous fortunate winning triumphant victorious lucrative flourishing wealthy rich affluent well-to-do well-off well-heeled well-established

Synonyms by register

Formal

accomplished effective prosperous thriving

Informal

winning on a roll doing well crushing it

Literary

victorious triumphant flourishing

Antonyms

unsuccessful failed unaccomplished fruitless ineffective abortive vanquished

Common collocations

  • successful career
  • successful business
  • successful outcome
  • successful attempt
  • successful candidate
  • successful launch
  • successful project

Word family

noun success
verb succeed
adverb successfully

Usage note

Often used to describe achievements in career, business, or personal endeavors. Can imply a positive and desired outcome.

Example sentences

  1. Her successful completion of the project earned her a promotion.
  2. The company's successful marketing campaign led to increased sales.
  3. He felt successful after finishing his first book.
  4. She was a successful athlete, having won numerous medals in competition.
  5. The successful businessman was known for his innovative ideas.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
  • Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world. - Roy T. Bennett

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