Successful

Meaning

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

having achieved success; having attained wealth, position, or honor

Example Sentences

She was successful in her career as a doctor.

He is a successful businessman.

Example Expressions

successful career

Synonyms

triumphant, victorious, prosperous, accomplished, thriving, effective

Entry 1

triumphant, victorious, prosperous, accomplished

Entry 2

prosperous, accomplished, thriving, victorious, effective

Antonyms

unsuccessful, failed, defeated, failing

Entry 1

unsuccessful, failed, defeated

Entry 2

unsuccessful, failing, defeated

Collocations

successful business, successful career, successful attempt, successful person, successful strategy

Entry 1

successful business, successful career, successful attempt

Entry 2

successful career, successful attempt, successful person, successful strategy