prosperous
[ pros-per-uhs ]
/ ˈprɒs pər əs /
adjective
having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.
well-to-do or well-off: a prosperous family.
favorable or propitious.
Origin of prosperous
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin
prosperus
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British Dictionary definitions for prosperous
prosperous
/ (ˈprɒspərəs) /
adjective
flourishing; prospering
rich; affluent; wealthy
favourable or promising