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Adjective: prosperous  pró-spu-rus
  1. In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
    "a prosperous family";
    - comfortable, easy, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do
     
  2. Very lively and profitable
    "a prosperous new business";
    - booming, flourishing, palmy, prospering, roaring, thriving
     
  3. Marked by peace and prosperity
    "a prosperous era";
    - golden, halcyon
     
  4. Presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
    "a prosperous moment to make a decision";
    - golden, favorable [US], favourable [Brit, Cdn], lucky

See also: happy, propitious, rich, successful

Encyclopedia: Prosperous