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suc⋅cess⋅ful

  [suhk-ses-fuhl]
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–adjective
1. achieving or having achieved success.
2. having attained wealth, position, honors, or the like.
3. resulting in or attended with success.
Origin:
1580–90; success + -ful

Related forms:
suc⋅cess⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
suc⋅cess⋅ful⋅ness, noun
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suc·cess·ful   (sək-sěs'fəl)   
adj.  
  1. Having a favorable outcome: a successful heart transplant.
  2. Having obtained something desired or intended: was successful in stopping the leak of oil.
  3. Having achieved wealth or eminence: a successful architect.
suc·cess'ful·ly adv., suc·cess'ful·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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