prosperous Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
   well-to-do; well-heeled; well-off; comfortable; well-fixed; well-situated; easy.
   
   • they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
   • easy living
   • a prosperous family
   • his family is well-situated financially
   • well-to-do members of the community
2. adjective satellite very lively and profitable
   booming; palmy; thriving; prospering; roaring; flourishing.
   
   • flourishing businesses
   • a palmy time for stockbrokers
   • a prosperous new business
   • doing a roaring trade
   • a thriving tourist center
   • did a thriving business in orchids
3. adjective satellite marked by peace and prosperity
   golden; halcyon.
   
   • a golden era
   • the halcyon days of the clipper trade
4. adjective satellite presaging or likely to bring good luck
   golden; favorable; lucky; favourable.
   
   • a favorable time to ask for a raise
   • lucky stars
   • a prosperous moment to make a decision

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