The difference between Prosperous and Successful

When used as adjectives, prosperous means characterized by success, whereas successful means resulting in success.

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  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."

  1. Successful as an adjective:

    Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

    Examples:

    "a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise"

    "synonyms: prosperous fortunate happy"

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