Definition

Having success and wealth; doing well in life or business.

Example

The town became prosperous after the new factory opened.

Conversation

Have you seen how prosperous the new bakery is doing lately?

Yeah, I heard they have a line out the door every morning!

It's amazing to see a small business become so prosperous in our neighborhood.

Absolutely! It really shows how much support local shops can get.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prosperous is formed from "pro-" (meaning for or in favor of) and "sperare" (meaning to hope). The word describes a state of being in favor of hope, leading to success and wealth.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'in favor of hope' — 'pro-' means for, and 'sperare' means to hope, which helps you remember that prosperous means successful and thriving.

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