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successful definition

suc·cess·ful (-fəl)

adjective

  1. coming about, taking place, or turning out to be as was hoped for a successful mission
  2. having achieved success; specif., having gained wealth, fame, etc.

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successful Synonyms

successful

modif.

prosperous, fortunate, lucky, victorious, triumphant, auspicious, happy, unbeaten, favorable, fortuitous, strong, propitious, advantageous, encouraging, contented, satisfied, thriving, flourishing, wealthy, up in the world*, ahead of the game*, at the top of the ladder*, in luxury*, out in front*, on the track*, over the hump*, sitting in the catbird seat*, in front of the parade*.

Antonyms unsuccessful*, poor*, failing.


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successful Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • hugely: Recently, The Sun hosted a hugely successful charity day for World AIDS Day.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: Once they've complete their individual optimized learning path, students will: Know what makes presentations successful.

Modifies a noun

  • completion: The key to successful work completion is; team work!

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: Place adverts in shop windows and local papers, consider a leaflet drop which is proving very successful at the moment.

Preposition: in

  • bid: Collection of the larger items will have to be arranged by whoever is successful in the bid.
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successful quotes

   But treason is not owned when 'tis descried; Successful crimes alone are justified.

-Dryden,John

In the United States there's a Puritan ethic and a mythology of success. He who is successful isgood. In Latin countries, in Catholic countries, a successful person is a sinner.

-Eco, Umberto

To be successful in business, you should produce something cheap, habit-forming, and consumed by use.

-Gillette, King Camp

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