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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
pros·per·ous    Audio Help   [pros-per-uhs] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.
2.well-to-do or well-off: a prosperous family.
3.favorable or propitious.
[Origin: 1400–50; late ME < L prosperus]

—Related forms
pros·per·ous·ly, adverb
pros·per·ous·ness, noun

—Synonyms 1. thriving. 2. wealthy, rich. 3. fortunate, lucky, auspicious.
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  prosperous
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Enjoying steady good fortune or financial security.
Synonyms:  comfortable, easy, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  flourishing
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Improving, growing, or succeeding steadily.
Synonyms:  booming, boomy, prospering, roaring, thrifty, thriving
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  opportune
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Occurring at a fitting or advantageous time.
Synonyms:  auspicious, favorable, propitious, seasonable, timely, well-timed
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.


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