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prosperous

pros·per·ous [ próspərəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. financially successful: successful and flourishing, especially earning or producing great wealth

2. wealthy: having wealth, or associated with wealthy people

3. full of good fortune: characterized by success or good fortune
wishing you a prosperous New Year

4. promising: likely to be successful or bring a good result


pros·per·ous·ly adverb
pros·per·ous·ness noun
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