The difference between Lucky and Prosperous

When used as adjectives, lucky means (of people) favoured by luck, whereas prosperous means characterized by success.

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  1. Lucky as an adjective:

    (of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune

    Examples:

    "a lucky adventurer"

    "The downed pilot is very lucky to be alive."

  2. Lucky as an adjective:

    Producing, or resulting in, good fortune

    Examples:

    "a lucky mistake"

    "a lucky cast"

    "a lucky hour"

    "synonyms: favorable auspicious fortunate"

  1. Prosperous as an adjective:

    characterized by success

    Examples:

    "Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox."

  2. Prosperous as an adjective:

    well off; affluent

    Examples:

    "He was raised in a very prosperous household."

  3. Prosperous as an adjective:

    favorable

    Examples:

    "He chose a prosperous lottery number that evening."

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