Definition

In a way that shows success, wealth, or good fortune.

Example

The business grew prosperously, attracting many new customers.

Conversation

I heard your business is doing really well lately.

Yeah, it’s been growing prosperously since last year.

That's amazing! What do you think made the difference?

I focused more on customer satisfaction, and it really paid off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prosperously → It is formed from "prosperus" (from Latin, meaning fortunate or successful) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "prosperously" means in a manner that is fortunate or successful.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'fortunate' ('prosperus') and doing things 'in a manner' ('-ly') that leads to success.

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