prosperous (adj.)

  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

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: booming , flourishing , palmy , prospering , roaring , thriving ]

  3. marked by peace and prosperity; a golden era; the halcyon days of the clipper trade

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: golden , favorable , favourable , lucky ]

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