Prosperous

usgb/ˈprɑːspərəs/
adjective

Having success or wealth, doing well.

She comes from a prosperous family.
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Often appears as...

  • prosperous nation
  • prosperous business
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Beyond Wealth

Prosperous can mean general success, not just financial wealth, including happiness and health.

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After years of struggle, the artist found a prosperous balance between work and leisure.
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Relative Prosperity

Prosperous is relative and can imply being more successful than others or previous states.

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The shop was more prosperous this year, with a larger customer base than last year.
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Not Guaranteed

Prosperous doesn't mean permanent success; it's about the current state that can change.

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The once prosperous mining town is now struggling since the mine closed.
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