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prosperous

pros·pe·rous

UK/ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/ US/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ fairly common

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”
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”
3.

marked by peace and prosperity

  • “a golden era”
  • “the halcyon days of the clipper trade”
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4.

tending to favor or bring good luck

  • “miracles are auspicious accidents”
  • “encouraging omens”
  • “a favorable time to ask for a raise”
  • “lucky stars”
  • “a prosperous moment to make a decision”

Origin

From Middle French prospereus, from Old French prosperer, from Latin prosperō (“to cause to succeed”), from Old Latin pro spere (“according to expectation”), from pro (“for”) + spes (“hope”).

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