prosperous
pro spuh ruhs
- s in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
a prosperous family - s very lively and profitable
a prosperous new business - s marked by peace and prosperity
- s presaging or likely to bring good luck
a prosperous moment to make a decision
- Despite direful predictions which were made a year and even six months ago, the current year will go down as the most prosperous in history for motor manufacturers.
- Married in 1918, he and Lois toured the country on a motorcycle and appeared to be a prosperous, promising young couple.
- From sleepy colonial outpost to prosperous high-tech enclave, Singapore owes its rise to the stern, stubborn lawyer who virtually invented the place.