definition of
prosperous

[1] #1 prosperous s. [comfortable, easy, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do] 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". wn

[2] #2 prosperous s. [booming, flourishing, palmy, prospering, roaring, thriving] 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". wn

[3] #3 prosperous s. [golden, halcyon] marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade". wn

[4] #4 prosperous s. [golden, favorable, favourable, lucky] presaging or likely to bring good luck; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision". wn