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prosperous

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/ˈprɒspərəs/ · pros-per-ous

Having success, wealth, or good fortune.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having success, wealth, or good fortune.

کامیاب، دولت مند، یا خوش قسمتی والا ہونا۔

خوشحال

khushhaal

Synonyms

flourishingthrivingsuccessfulکامیابپھلنے پھولنے والاخوش بخت

Antonyms

unprosperouspoorfailedغیر خوشحالغریبناکام

Common Collocations

  • prosperous nation
  • prosperous life
  • prosperous economy

Example Sentences

The prosperous nation enjoyed a high standard of living.

خوشحال ملک نے اعلیٰ معیار زندگی کا لطف اٹھایا۔

Khushhaal mulk ne aala miyaar zindagi ka lutf uthaya.

She invested wisely and became prosperous over the years.

اس نے دانشمندی سے سرمایہ کاری کی اور سالوں میں خوشحال بن گئی۔

Us ne danishmandi se sarmaya kaari ki aur salon mein khushhaal ban gayi.

The prosperous community worked together to improve their environment.

خوشحال کمیونٹی نے اپنے ماحول کو بہتر کرنے کے لیے مل کر کام کیا۔

Khushhaal community ne apne mahol ko behtar karne ke liye mil kar kaam kiya.

Easily Confused With

prosper:Prosper is a verb meaning to succeed financially, while prosperous is its adjective form.

Word Family

prosperity
nounخوشحالی
prosper
verbکامیاب ہونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'prosper' as in 'money making' to remember prosperous.

Picture a thriving business with successful employees and happy customers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوشحالی کو دیکھ کر کچھ سبز ہوا ہے،<br>نظروں کی چمک میں بھی اثر ہے زندگی کا۔

Khushhaalī ko dekh kar kuch sabz hua hai,<br>Nazarōn ki chamak mein bhi asar hai zindagi ka.

Seeing prosperity, something green has emerged,<br>Even in the sparkle of eyes, there is an effect of life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خوشحالی کا راز محنت ہے۔

Khushhaali ka raaz mehnat hai.

The secret to prosperity is hard work.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "prosperus" — fortunate, thriving

First known use: 14th century

The term 'prosperous' has its origins in the Latin word 'prosperus', which meant 'fortunate' or 'successful'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English 'prosperous' during the 14th century, retaining its meaning of success and wealth.