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What is another word for Successful? – 225 Successful Synonyms

    Need another word for Successful? Use these synonyms of Successful from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    thriving flourishing prosperous triumphant victorious accomplished achieved fulfilled effective efficient productive profitable booming blooming thriving successful accomplished adept skilled capable competent talented gifted masterful expert exceptional outstanding remarkable exemplary model ideal flourishing luxuriant lush affluent wealthy rich well-off comfortable secure satisfied content pleased delighted happy joyful jubilant ecstatic elated euphoric thrilled proud glorious resplendent radiant beaming shining dazzling

    Meaning of Successful

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "successful" refers to someone or something that achieves a desired aim or result, or has a favorable outcome.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "successful" as having achieved a desired outcome, goal, or result, or having attained a high level of achievement or recognition.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "successful" as achieving or gaining something that you wanted or planned, or being successful in a particular activity or job.

    Example Uses

    • The company has been successful in increasing its sales and expanding its customer base.
    • She was a successful businesswoman who had built her company from the ground up.
    • The team had a successful season, winning the championship and setting a new record.
    • He was a successful artist, known for his unique and innovative style.
    • The new policy has been successful in reducing crime and improving public safety.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unsuccessful failing failed unsuccessful ineffectual ineffective unproductive unprofitable declining deteriorating struggling suffering losing defeated conquered vanquished crushed ruined bankrupt insolvent penniless impoverished deprived disadvantaged unhappy miserable discontent dissatisfied displeased disappointed disheartened despairing hopeless futile fruitless barren sterile