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prosperous
adjective
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Divide prosperous into syllables:

pros · per · ous

How to pronounce prosperous:

Definition of prosperous:

prosperous (adjective):
auspicious, favorable
wealthy and successful
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich.

Synonyms for prosperous:

affluent
blooming
booming
comfortable
easy
flourishing
golden
halcyon
healthy
in clover
in the money
minted
moneyed
opulent
palmy
prospering
rich
roaring
successful
thriving
wealthy
well-fixed
well-heeled
well-off
well-situated
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