Origin: Latin suffix -ous
Prosperous has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
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"
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"
marked by peace and prosperity
"a golden era"
"the halcyon days of the clipper trade"
presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome
"a favorable time to ask for a raise"
"lucky stars"
"a prosperous moment to make a decision"
characterized by success
"The community flourished as a result of their hard work and became prosperous after years of neglect."