Definitions

successful

[suhk-ses-fuhl] / səkˈsɛs fəl /

ADJECTIVE

favorable, profitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fortunate fruitful happy lucky lucrative outstanding prosperous rewarding strong wealthy

WEAK

acknowledged advantageous ahead of the game at the top at top of ladder auspicious bestselling blooming blossoming booming champion crowned efficacious extraordinary flourishing fortuitous moneymaking notable noteworthy on track out in front paying rolling thriving top triumphant unbeaten undefeated victorious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad hopeless poor sad unfortunate unhappy unlucky unsuccessful

WEAK

forfeiting losing unfavorable unprofitable

Example Sentences

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For some, Mattel’s big plans to diversify away from toys haven’t been successful enough to spark confidence that the company can pull it off this year.

From Los Angeles Times

Greater representation of women in parliament is also in the charter - and judging by the tiny number of successful female candidates in the election, there is a long way to go.

From BBC

“Hey Blake I hope the fitting was super successful, thank you for sending me those pictures,” he says in the recording.

From MarketWatch

Has Elliott, a successful writer but no celebrity, somehow acquired a stalker?

From The Wall Street Journal

The Americans had to show resilience after two of their goals were wiped out in the first period by successful challenges.

From Los Angeles Times

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