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 Improving our communication — sharing important information in a timely manner, supporting the manager in creating clear direction between departments are steps needed to unify our city and have a prosperous future for North Miami Beach. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Getting on a firmer footing now would help ensure that America continues to be free and prosperous into the future. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2026 Trump will contend that destroying Iran's nuclear program and securing military interests in Greenland will result in a safer and more prosperous world, the official said. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The country is almost certainly dirtier, poorer, less prosperous, and in some ways less safe than in 2024. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosperous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosperous

Adjective

Rather than a sudden surge, the new estimate shows the population has always been strong, thriving, and secure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of thriving

Adjective

Quantum mechanics, which recently turned 100 years old, ranks as the most successful theory in the history of physics.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The Navy described the event as its first successful connection between an underway aircraft carrier’s control station and an MQ-25A aircraft.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of successful

Adjective

During our stay, the work of Croatian artist Matej Vuković was on display, bringing pops of brightly colored clouds and unique shapes to the lush green landscape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
There, an ominous cloud settled over Holden’s every word, with a stream of samples that made the beats feel textured and lush.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 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

Even after the setback, young households remained wealthier than their counterparts were before the pandemic.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The airline sees lots of wealthy customers traveling to and from Broward and wants to cater to them with fancier flights.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

Yet, we’re told by this administration that non-citizen voting is rampant and must be eradicated.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026
Co-existence with extraterrestrials has seen humans revert to old habits of prejudice and apartheid; crime and corruption are rampant as ever; pop-up ads now irksomely manifest as holograms in your personal space.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

Ortega opted for a lace chapel cap to go along with her golden gown, while Ora added more drama to her look with a sculptural, mask-like fascinator.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Jean-Pierre took photos of celebrities arriving in flamboyant velvet suits, matching fur coats, towering hats, and golden platform shoes that screamed confidence and pride.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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