prosperous

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
  2. adjective very lively and profitable
  3. adjective marked by peace and prosperity

Etymology

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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Synonyms

comfortable, easy, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do

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