PROSPEROUS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

prosperous

adjective

ˈprä-sp(ə-)rəs

Definition of prosperous

as in thriving

marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a prosperous business that will soon be expanding

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as in successful

having attained a desired end or state of good fortune one of the most prosperous families in the community

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as in lush

growing thickly and vigorously our neighbor has a real green thumb and a yard full of healthy, prosperous plants

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Recent Examples of prosperous Is that the kind of society that the United States believes would create a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East regardless of who’s ruling Iran? — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Slightly more than half of Americans say Democrats would do a better job keeping the country prosperous, while only 37% believe Republicans would — the largest lead Democrats have enjoyed on this question in nearly 20 years. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Every American should feel confident knowing that their taxpayer dollars are being protected and used to make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Mark Birley was a visionary who realized that the younger generation was becoming prosperous but didn’t want to sit in fusty rooms smoking cigars. — Mark Cecil, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosperous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous

Adjective

Salem is a vibrant, thriving, bustling city, attracting throngs of tourists in the autumn.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Lump recommends people explore the thriving creative communities in the towns en route, such as Mendocino and Laguna Beach.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of thriving

Adjective

The president fired James Comey as FBI director in May 2017 as the bureau was investigating ties between Russia and the Republican’s successful 2016 campaign for the White House.

— Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
In my experience, the difference between successful AI adoption and disappointing results rarely comes down to the model or tool.

— Joel Burleson-Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of successful

Adjective

You may be forgiven for anticipating a potboiler climax when a lush hideaway with a private beach is concerned, and what occurs there is indeed juicy.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The irony of Nordic wellness being the hottest lifestyle trend at the moment isn’t lost on Presnal, who grew up in the Turku archipelago surrounded by bays and lush forests.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

Yvette opens the door to Pizza City’s lone toilet, engulfing them in a bouquet of Pine-Sol and damp cinderblock and the earthier smell of the small weedy lot where the bathroom’s rear wall ought to be.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Jeon-Gi lives with his Korean family in Building A, scrapping with kids from other immigrant families in a weedy playground.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of weedy

Adjective

And one health care consultancy that finds doctors and mental health care for wealthy families charges retainers starting at $30,000 for 50 hours.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
As trust in America weakens further, other wealthy nations will make the same calculation.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

In fact, the recent regulations from the Treasury Department do little to hide the exclusion and theft rampant in the program.

— Denise Forte, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
At the same time, Sanaa sympathized with the police, who were far outnumbered by vandals, many of them young men from France’s poorest suburbs, where youth unemployment is rampant.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

California boaters will now face a higher fee to use the state’s lakes, rivers and other waterways as officials expand their efforts to fight invasive golden mussels.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
What’s behind the golden (or orange) age of Halloween stoop decor in the city?

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of golden

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