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successful
adjective suc·cess·ful \-fəl\
: having the correct or desired result : ending in success
: having gotten or achieved wealth, respect, or fame
Full Definition of SUCCESSFUL
1
: resulting or terminating in success <a successful attempt>
2
: gaining or having gained success <a successful investor>
— suc·cess·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— suc·cess·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of SUCCESSFUL
1588
Related to SUCCESSFUL
- Synonyms
- flourishing, going, palmy, prosperous, thriving, triumphant, in clover (also in the clover)
- Antonyms
- failed, unsuccessful
Rhymes with SUCCESSFUL
SUCCESSFUL Defined for Kids
successful
adjective suc·cess·ful \sək-ˈses-fəl\
Definition of SUCCESSFUL for Kids
1
: resulting or ending well or in success <My attempt to swim across the harbor was successful.>
2
: gaining or having gained success <a successful business>
— suc·cess·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
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