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prosperous

/ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/
adjective
  1. Characterized by success

    "Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox."

  2. Well off; affluent

    "He was raised in a very prosperous household."

  3. Favorable

    "He chose a prosperous lottery number that evening."

Synonymssuccessful, favorable, lucky, affluent, rich, wealthy

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