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Prosperous

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pros⋅per⋅ous

  [pros-per-uhs]
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–adjective
1. having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.
2. well-to-do or well-off: a prosperous family.
3. favorable or propitious.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME < L prosperus

Related forms:
pros⋅per⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
pros⋅per⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. thriving. 2. wealthy, rich. 3. fortunate, lucky, auspicious.
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pros·per·ous   (prŏs'pər-əs)   
adj.  

  1. Having success; flourishing: a prosperous new business.

  2. Well-to-do; well-off: a prosperous family.

  3. Propitious; favorable: a prosperous moment to make a decision.

pros'per·ous·ly adv., pros'per·ous·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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