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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"Needless to say, being flexible is much more successful."

From BBC

In some areas, successful recovery would also depend on providing alternative livelihoods for fishing communities during rebuilding periods, along with international cooperation and support.

From Science Daily

We've had everything against us, but this group has shown that when their backs are against the wall, they've got the talent and character to be successful.

From BBC

The Northern Irishman is one of the biggest scorers on tour and has had a successful 2025 despite failing to land his first major title.

From BBC

"Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France," the ministry said in a statement, using the Arabic acronym for IS.

From Barron's

successful

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