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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having brought about the result that was desired.
a successful fishing tripa successful business merger- antonyms:
- abortive, fruitless, futile, unsuccessful, vain
- similar words:
- banner, effective, effectual, efficacious, fruitful
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| definition 2: |
of a person, having attained that which is desired or intended.
a successful actress- synonyms:
- triumphant, victorious
- antonyms:
- unsuccessful
- similar words:
- banner
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| definition 3: |
developing or operating well and with vigor.
a successful business- synonyms:
- flourishing, thriving
- similar words:
- blooming, prosperous
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| definition 4: |
having obtained wealth or position.
She only invites the most successful people to her parties.- synonyms:
- affluent, prosperous, rich, wealthy, well-heeled, well-to-do
- antonyms:
- unsuccessful
- similar words:
- opulent, well-off
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| related words: |
bright, fortunate, glorious, smash |
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| derivations: |
successfully (adv.), successfulness (n.) |
Word Builder: successful +
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