| a. | 1. | Tending to prosperity; favoring; favorable; helpful. |
| 2. | Being prospered; advancing in the pursuit of anything desirable; making gain, or increase; thriving; successful; |
| Adj. | 1. | prosperous - in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; "they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards"; "easy living"; "a prosperous family"; "his family is well-situated financially"; "well-to-do members of the community" |
| 2. | prosperous - very lively and profitable; "flourishing businesses"; "a palmy time for stockbrokers"; "a prosperous new business"; "doing a roaring trade"; "a thriving tourist center"; "did a thriving business in orchids" | |
| 3. | prosperous - marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade" | |
| 4. | prosperous - tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision" |
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