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prosperity

/pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/noun

A state of success and good fortune, especially having plenty of money.

Example sentences

  • “The discovery of oil brought decades of prosperity to the region.”
  • “After the war, the city entered an era of growing prosperity.”

'Peace and prosperity' is a fixed pairing in political speech. The adjective is 'prosperous'.

Synonyms for prosperity

Antonyms

  • poverty
  • hardship

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

prosperTo do well and grow successful, especially financially.prosperousSuccessful and wealthy; doing well.proudFeeling pleased and satisfied because of something you or someone close to you has done.prudentCareful and sensible, especially when planning ahead.punctualArriving or doing things exactly at the agreed time.quaintCharming in an old-fashioned or slightly unusual way.