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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“We rely on long-standing, robust and tested policies and procedures, which have proven successful in the secure and timely delivery of election mail.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Iacocca’s turnaround worked, bolstered by the launch of a successful minivan line under sister brands Dodge and Plymouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

After successful races, there’s fierce competition for staff positions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Instead of blindly bidding up shares of just about every company making its Wall Street debut, there have been some big misses scattered among some successful debuts.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Theodore Roosevelt knew that a successful trip down the River of Doubt would be a monumental feat and a valuable contribution to science.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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