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View usage for: (prɒspərəs) adjectiveProsperous people, places, and economies are rich and successful. [formal] ...the youngest son of a relatively prosperous British family. The place looks more prosperous than ever. Synonyms: wealthy, rich, affluent, well-off More Synonyms of prosperous More Synonyms of prosperous prosperous in British English (ˈprɒspərəs) adjective1. flourishing; prospering 2. rich; affluent; wealthy 3. favourable or promising Derived forms prosperously (ˈprosperously) adverb prosperousness (ˈprosperousness) noun prosperous in American English (ˈprɑspərəs) adjective1. having continued success; prospering; flourishing 3. conducive to success; favorable Derived forms prosperously (ˈprosperously) adverb Word origin ME < MFr prospereus: see prosper & -ous Examples of 'prosperous' in a sentenceprosperous This is a prosperous country and the existence of poverty on its present scale is shaming.The business of a strong leader is to build a prosperous country, secure in its justice for all its citizens.This love will put you at the centre of a large and prosperous family.The more prosperous areas have substantial brick homes.Their citizens individually have been happy and the nation prosperous.Now we must begin the task of planning a prosperous future for our nation.For three decades after the war it was relatively prosperous.Full of happy and prosperous family members?Each brings with it the promise of a more prosperous future.And it could be frozen out of the most prosperous oil exploration areas in the world.Countries such as ours cannot rely on past success to keep them prosperous in the future.Most of us would not choose to live in a prosperous nation that had ceased to be democratic.Besides these strong performances there are some delicious ensemble scenes in which the absurdities of prosperous country life are sent up.Switzerland is a very prosperous country. People are more prosperous but they don't feel at ease.In the 1960s people became more prosperous and blocks of flats appeared.The family were prosperous, owning a successful sporting goods retail business.They recognise that we have a lot to offer as a stable, prosperous democratic country.His prosperous upper middle-class family were predominantly civil servants and academics.The world was finally at peace, the country united and prosperous.Sitting for a relatively prosperous rural constituency, political activism was a personal choice rather than a political necessity.We pass up into the mountains, leaving behind the slipping margin of the most prosperous nation on earth.Malaysia's transformation from an agrarian society to a relatively prosperous newly emerging manufacturing nation in five decades is impressive.The rich volcanic soil had once more encouraged the growth of a prosperous people, who had spread over vulnerable areas. In other languagesprosperous British English: prosperous ADJECTIVE Prosperous people, places, and economies are rich and successful. ...the youngest son of a relatively prosperous family. - American English: prosperous
- Brazilian Portuguese: próspero
- Chinese: 富裕的
- European Spanish: próspero
- French: prospère
- German: wohlhabend
- Italian: prospero
- Japanese: 繁栄した
- Korean: 번창한
- European Portuguese: próspero
- Latin American Spanish: próspero
Chinese translation of 'prosperous' adj - [person, business, city]
繁荣(榮)的 (fánróng de)
Definition wealthy and successful the youngest son of a prosperous family Synonyms blooming in clover (informal) minted (British, slang) Opposites Definition wealthy and successful She has developed a prosperous business. Synonyms doing well prospering on a roll on the up and up (British) Opposites failing , unfortunate , unlucky , unsuccessful Additional synonymsShe was determined to prise what she could from an advantageous situation. Synonyms superior, dominating, commanding, dominant, important, powerful, favourable, fortuitous, win-win Definition having plenty of money The homes would be affordable only to more affluent people. Synonyms wealthy, rich, prosperous, loaded (slang), well-off, opulent, well-heeled (informal), well-to-do, moneyed, minted (British, slang) Definition showing the signs of future success His career had an auspicious start. Synonyms favourable, timely, happy, promising, encouraging, bright, lucky, hopeful, fortunate, prosperous, rosy, opportune (formal), propitious, felicitousAdditional synonymsIt has a booming tourist industry. Synonyms flourishing, successful, expanding, doing well, thriving, blooming, mushrooming, prospering, rampant, burgeoning, on the up and up (British) Definition full of promise Both had successful careers and the future looked bright. Synonyms promising, good, encouraging, excellent, golden, optimistic, hopeful, favourable, prosperous, rosy, auspicious, propitious, palmyLondon quickly became a flourishing port. Synonyms thriving, successful, doing well, blooming, mushrooming, prospering, rampant, burgeoning, on a roll, going places, going strong, in the pink, in top form, on the up and up (informal) Biotechnology should be good news for developing countries. Synonyms positive, beneficial, favourable, advantageous, auspicious, propitiousIf you are lucky, you could be in the money. Synonyms rich, wealthy, prosperous, affluent, rolling (slang), loaded (slang), flush (informal), well-off, well-heeled (informal), well-to-do, on Easy Street (informal), in clover (informal), minted (British, slang) Definition having a great deal of money Fear of crime among the new monied classes is rising rapidly. Synonyms rich, loaded (slang), wealthy, flush (informal), prosperous, affluent, well-off, well-heeled (informal), well-to-do, minted (British, slang) Definition having or indicating wealth the spoilt child of an opulent father Synonyms rich, wealthy, prosperous, propertied, loaded (slang), flush (informal), affluent, well-off, well-heeled (informal), well-to-do, moneyed, filthy rich, stinking rich (informal), made of money (informal), minted (British, slang) Definition successful, prosperous and happy These are palmy days for the music industry. Synonyms prosperous, happy, golden, thriving, glorious, flourishing, fortunate, luxurious, triumphant, joyous, halcyonDefinition making money or gaining an advantage or benefit a profitable exchange of ideas Synonyms beneficial, economic (British), useful, rewarding, valuable, productive, worthwhile, fruitful, advantageous, expedient, win-win, serviceableDefinition likely to succeed or turn out well a new and promising stage in the negotiations Synonyms encouraging, likely, bright, reassuring, hopeful, favourable, rosy, auspicious, propitious, full of promise Additional synonymsDefinition likely to prove favourable the most propitious moment to launch the campaign Synonyms favourable, timely, promising, encouraging, bright, lucky, fortunate, prosperous, rosy, advantageous, auspicious, opportune (formal), full of promise Definition owning a lot of money or property You're going to be a very rich man. Synonyms wealthy, affluent, well-off, opulent, propertied, rolling or rolling in it (slang), loaded (slang), flush (informal), prosperous, well-heeled (informal), well-to-do, moneyed, filthy rich, stinking rich (informal), made of money (informal), minted (British, slang) He now owns a thriving antique business. Synonyms successful, doing well, flourishing, growing, developing, healthy, booming, wealthy, blooming, prosperous, burgeoning, going strong Definition at the right or an appropriate time These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists. Synonyms opportune (formal), appropriate, well-timed, prompt, suitable, convenient, at the right time, judicious, punctual, propitious, seasonableDefinition wealthy The price tag is out of reach of all but the most well-heeled. Synonyms prosperous, rich, wealthy, affluent, loaded (slang), comfortable, flush (informal), well-off, in the money (informal), opulent, well-to-do, moneyed, well-situated, in clover (informal), minted (British, slang) Definition moderately wealthy My family was quite well-off. Synonyms rich, wealthy, comfortable, affluent, loaded (slang), flush (informal), prosperous, well-heeled (informal), well-to-do, moneyed, minted (British, slang) Definition moderately wealthy two well-educated girls from well-to-do homes Synonyms rich, wealthy, affluent, well-off, loaded (slang), comfortable, flush (informal), prosperous, well-heeled (informal), moneyed, minted (British, slang) |