prosperous
/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Characterized by success.
Adjective
Examples
Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Well off; affluent.
Adjective
Examples
He was raised in a very prosperous household.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prosperous” mean?
Characterized by success.
Is “prosperous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.