First Known Use: 15th century
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prosperous
adjective pros·per·ous \ˈpräs-p(ə-)rəs\
: having success usually by making a lot of money
Full Definition of PROSPEROUS
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a : marked by success or economic well-being b : enjoying vigorous and healthy growth : flourishing
— pros·per·ous·ly adverb
— pros·per·ous·ness noun
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Origin of PROSPEROUS
Middle English, from Medieval Latin prosperosus, from Latin prosperus
Related to PROSPEROUS
- Synonyms
- booming, boomy, flourishing, golden, halcyon, healthy, lush, palmy, prospering, roaring, successful, thriving
- Antonyms
- depressed, unprosperous, unsuccessful
PROSPEROUS Defined for Kids
prosperous
adjective pros·per·ous \ˈprä-spə-rəs\
Definition of PROSPEROUS for Kids
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: having or showing success or financial good fortune
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: strong and healthy in growth <a prosperous town>
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