Prosperous vs. Successful
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Difference Between Prosperous and Successful
Prosperousadjective
characterized by success
Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox.Successfuladjective
Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect
a successful use of medicine;a successful experiment'';a successful enterpriseProsperousadjective
well off; affluent
He was raised in a very prosperous household.Successfuladjective
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome;
a successful architecta successful business ventureProsperousadjective
favorable
He chose a prosperous lottery number that evening.Prosperousadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich;
they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standardseasy livinga prosperous familyhis family is well-situated financiallywell-to-do members of the communityADVERTISEMENT
Prosperousadjective
very lively and profitable;
flourishing businessesa palmy time for stockbrokersa prosperous new businessdoing a roaring tradea thriving tourist centerdid a thriving business in orchidsProsperousadjective
marked by peace and prosperity;
a golden erathe halcyon days of the clipper tradeProsperousadjective
tending to favor or bring good luck;
miracles are auspicious accidentsencouraging omensa favorable time to ask for a raiselucky starsa prosperous moment to make a decision
