B1adjectivemoneysociety
US/ˈprɑː.spər.əs/
UK/ˈprɒs.pər.əs/
having a lot of money and success
In context
She grew up in a prosperous town on the coast.
The company became prosperous after it opened offices overseas.
We wish you a happy and prosperous new year.
Words that go with prosperous
adjective + noun
- prosperous new yearWishing everyone a prosperous new year.
- prosperous citySingapore is a small but prosperous city.
- prosperous businessHe built a prosperous business from nothing.
- prosperous futureEducation gives young people a prosperous future.
- prosperous familyShe came from a prosperous family of merchants.
adverb + adjective
- relatively prosperousThe region is relatively prosperous compared with its neighbors.
- increasingly prosperousThe country has become increasingly prosperous.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a prosperity countryCorrect: a prosperous country