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Meaning of successful
Having achieved a desired aim or objective
Etymology of successful
The word "successful" originated in the 15th century from the Latin words "successus," meaning "a coming after" or "a following after," and the suffix "-ful," which forms adjectives indicating a full or complete quality
Historically, the word "successful" was first used to describe someone or something that had achieved a desired outcome or had attained a high level of accomplishment
Synonyms
prosperous
flourishing
thriving
booming
blooming
successful
triumphant
victorious
winning
accomplished
achieved
effective
efficient
productive
fruitful
gainful
lucrative
profitable
rewarding
satisfactory
effective
fecund
lush
affluent
wealthy
rich
opulent
palatial
grand
magnificent
impressive
exceptional
outstanding
brilliant
skilled
adept
expert
masterful
talented
gifted
capable
competent
able
apt
adroit
deft
clever
ingenious
resourceful
shrewd
astute
canny
sage
wise
discerning
perceptive
astute
sharp
keen
smart
intelligent
cerebral
brainy
erudite
learned
knowledgeable
informed
enlightened
insightful
perspicacious
farsighted
visionary
prudent
judicious
wise
sensible
rational
logical
coherent
consistent
methodical
systematic
organized
orderly
meticulous
thorough
scrupulous
conscientious
diligent
industrious
hardworking
sedulous
assiduous
persistent
tireless
indefatigable
unflagging
unwavering
unrelenting
dogged
resolute
determined
firm
steadfast
unshakeable
unwavering
Definitions
- Having achieved a desired aim or objective
- * Achieving or gaining a desired result, especially one that is impressive or significant
- * Having a favorable or desired outcome
Usage Examples
- She was a successful businesswoman, known for her innovative approach to marketing
- * The team had a successful season, winning the championship title
- * He was a successful author, having published several bestselling novels
Antonyms
unsuccessful
unsuccessful
failing
failed
failing
unproductive
ineffective
inefficient
unfruitful
unrewarding
unsatisfactory
disappointing
discouraging
disheartening
depressing
dismal
gloomy
bleak
unpromising
unpropitious
inauspicious
ill-fated
ill-starred
star-crossed
hapless
luckless
unfortunate
unhappy
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
ruinous
detrimental
harmful
injurious
damaging
destructive
pernicious
baneful
adverse
unfavorable
disadvantageous
unadvantageous