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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Trump highlighted the successful rescue of two U.S. aviators whose plane was shot down by Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Colbert succeeded David Letterman, who was the original host of the “The Late Show” when it launched in 1993 and became the first successful late night show in CBS’s history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The production arrived at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant following successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Replicating successful formulas can be the key to longevity in the entertainment business, but it also has a way of losing its charm, especially with critics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The Soviets responded in August 1949 with a successful test of their first atomic bomb.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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