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prosperous

/ˈprɒspərəs/
pros · per · ous ˈprɒs · pər · əs
English Definition
adj. Successful and thriving; flourishing
中文释义
繁荣的，兴旺的
Significado en Español
próspero, floreciente
한국어 뜻
번영하는, 부유한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thịnh vượng, phồn vinh
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Example Sentence

The country experienced a period of prosperous growth.

该国经历了一个繁荣增长的时期。

Synonyms
flourishing thriving successful
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro- (before) + sper (hope) + ous → prosperous, thriving.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is the best synonym for “prosperous”?

  1. A Wealthy
  2. B Unemployed
  3. C Doubtful
  4. D Ordinary
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A — Wealthy. “prosperous” means adj. Successful and thriving; flourishing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The once-poor village grew into a ______ town full of shops and trade.

  1. A prosperous
  2. B struggling
  3. C failing
  4. D impoverished
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A — prosperous. “prosperous” means adj. Successful and thriving; flourishing

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Common questions about “prosperous”

What does “prosperous” mean?

prosperous — adj. Successful and thriving; flourishing. In Chinese: 繁荣的，兴旺的.

How do you pronounce “prosperous”?

prosperous is pronounced /ˈprɒspərəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pros · per · ous.

How do you use “prosperous” in a sentence?

The country experienced a period of prosperous growth. (该国经历了一个繁荣增长的时期。)

What are synonyms for “prosperous”?

flourishing, thriving, successful — all close in meaning to prosperous (adj. Successful and thriving; flourishing).

Is “prosperous” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. prosperous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “prosperous”?

pro- (before) + sper (hope) + ous → prosperous, thriving.

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