prosperous
adjective
pros·per·ous
ˈprä-sp(ə-)rəs 
1
2
a
: marked by success or economic well-being
b
: enjoying vigorous and healthy growth : flourishing
prosperously
adverb
prosperousness
noun
Examples of prosperous in a Sentence
The company had a prosperous year.
He predicted a prosperous future.
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The once-prosperous toy store chain had collapsed in bankruptcy and shuttered all its stores several years ago.
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Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
May many more young conservatives stand up and continue his efforts in pursuit of a freer, safer and more prosperous America.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Many prosperous towns block the building of new single-family homes, often at the behest of current homeowners who don't want to deal with construction or who want to restrict supply and boost their home's value.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite his prosperous posturing, Jake is scrambling just to pay the Rabbit’s vendors, let alone scrape together the funds to pursue a new opportunity at the Four Seasons’ iconic Pool Room.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
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Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
May many more young conservatives stand up and continue his efforts in pursuit of a freer, safer and more prosperous America.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Many prosperous towns block the building of new single-family homes, often at the behest of current homeowners who don't want to deal with construction or who want to restrict supply and boost their home's value.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite his prosperous posturing, Jake is scrambling just to pay the Rabbit’s vendors, let alone scrape together the funds to pursue a new opportunity at the Four Seasons’ iconic Pool Room.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Prosperous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperous. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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prosperous
adjective
pros·per·ous
ˈpräs-p(ə-)rəs
1
: having or showing success or financial good fortune
2
: strong and healthy in growth
prosperously
adverb
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