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Meanings of prosperous in English

In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich.

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Very lively and profitable.

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Presaging or likely to bring good luck.

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Marked by peace and prosperity.

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Usage of prosperous in English
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Those who work at the market are among Katine's more prosperous citizens.
The Guardian
2
Cameron says he wants to build a prosperous future for Northern Ireland.
The Guardian
3
Definitely steer clear of affluent Switzerland, particularly the prosperous city of Lausanne.
The Irish Times
4
Isis-first tactics risk losing the much greater prize, a stable, prosperous Turkey.
The Guardian
5
It was Fra Palamone in the flesh-andin great and prosperous flesh.
The Fool Errant / Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley,...
6
By mid-July, hundreds of the more prosperous citizens had left the city.
The new yorker
7
The cities and the great middle class in the population were prosperous.
The History of Education / Educational Practice and Progress Con...
8
The Netherlands suddenly bloomed out the most prosperous country in the world.
The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 / F...
9
It is the largest and most prosperous cotton-manufacturing town in the States.
North America — Volume 1
10
Bucharest looks bustling and prosperous; a new metro extension is being built.
The Guardian
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But the Dutch economy is fundamentally sound and prosperous with low unemployment.
The Guardian
12
The villages in the neighbourhood of Coquilhatville seem very populous and prosperous.
A Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State
13
The Susquehanna Synod, in 1869: This Synod is in a prosperous condition.
American Lutheranism, Volume 2 / The United Lutheran Church (Gen...
14
But while Hungary has been enjoying a prosperous period, several risks remain.
Wired
15
We must build a prosperous South Africa, where we can all benefit.
The South African
16
They had run a large prosperous farm in Canada for forty years.
Answered prayers
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