Definition

1. Noun:
   • The condition of prospering; having good fortune: A state of being successful, thriving, or flourishing, often characterized by good luck, wealth, or well-being.
   • An economic state of growth: A period or condition in an economy marked by increasing profits, business activity, and full employment.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The nation enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity.
  • Wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity in the new year.
  • The new policies are designed to promote economic prosperity.

Advanced Usage

• "To live in prosperity": To live in a state of wealth and success.
  • After years of hard work, they finally lived in prosperity.
• "A symbol of prosperity": Something that represents wealth and good fortune.
  • In many cultures, the color gold is a symbol of prosperity.

Variants and Related Words

• Prosper (verb): To be successful, especially financially; to thrive.
  • The business began to prosper after the new manager arrived.
• Prosperous (adjective): Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
  • They moved to a more prosperous neighborhood.

Synonyms

• Wealth: An abundance of valuable possessions or money.
• Affluence: The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
• Success: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; favorable outcome.

Related Phrases

• "Road to prosperity": The path or process leading to economic success and well-being.
  • The government outlined its plan for the country's road to prosperity.
• "Shared prosperity": Economic growth whose benefits are broadly distributed across society.
  • The goal of the policy is to achieve shared prosperity for all citizens.

Related Idioms

• "To prosper and thrive": To become very successful and continue to grow stronger.
  • We hope your new business will prosper and thrive.

Noun

1. the condition of prospering; having good fortune
2. an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment