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prosperous (adj.)

early 15c., "tending to bring success; auspicious; successful," from prosper + -ous, or else from Old French prospereus (15c.), from prosperer. Compare Anglo-Latin prosperosus. The sense of "flourishing" is first recorded late 15c.

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Definitions of prosperous from WordNet

prosperous (adj.)
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich;
a prosperous family
Synonyms: comfortable / easy / well-fixed / well-heeled / well-off / well-situated / well-to-do
prosperous (adj.)
very lively and profitable;
a prosperous new business
Synonyms: booming / flourishing / palmy / prospering / roaring / thriving
prosperous (adj.)
marked by peace and prosperity;
Synonyms: golden / halcyon
prosperous (adj.)
presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome;
a prosperous moment to make a decision
Synonyms: golden / favorable / favourable / lucky
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