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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A quarter-century Jean’s senior, David is trying to finish a stalled book project, laboring in the shadow of his more prolific and successful wife, Ann.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Arsenal are increasingly confident they are set for a successful summer, with deals for Batlle and other key targets to be completed early.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

As Apple’s hardware chief, he oversaw a redesign of the iPhone and spearheaded the successful transition away from Intel chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The numbers show that his time as CEO will also be remembered as incredibly successful.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

She’d wanted to stick it to Brooklyn and the rest of the team, but she had no idea she’d be this successful.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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