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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Following Mozart’s successful debut at court, Salieri cozies up to him and pretends to aid his cause.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The successful match between observations and simulations gives scientists greater confidence in their understanding of how gas is distributed around galaxies and how galaxies receive the material needed to continue forming stars.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The series had a successful reboot as Gen Z viewers continue to devour vintage programs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

"That doesn't mean it's not going to be a successful summit," he added.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Students need to be uplifted and spirited to add to the quality of their successful program.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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