prosperous meaning and definition

PROSPEROUS adjective

Definition of prosperous (adjective)

1. in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
   • "they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards"; "easy living"; "a prosperous family"; "his family is well-situated financially"; "well-to-do members of the community"
   • synonyms: comfortable, easy, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do
2. very lively and profitable
   • "flourishing businesses"; "a palmy time for stockbrokers"; "a prosperous new business"; "doing a roaring trade"; "a thriving tourist center"; "did a thriving business in orchids"
   • synonyms: booming, flourishing, palmy, prospering, roaring, thriving
3. marked by peace and prosperity
   • "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
   • synonyms: golden, halcyon
4. presaging or likely to bring good luck
   • "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision"
   • synonyms: favorable, favourable, golden, lucky