Basic Details
Word: Prosperous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a lot of money or success; doing very well in life.
Synonyms: Wealthy, successful, thriving
Antonyms: Poor, unsuccessful, struggling
Idioms and Phrases
- As rich as Croesus: Used to describe someone who is extremely wealthy. Example: "After winning the lottery, he became as rich as Croesus and bought a big mansion."
- Rolling in dough: To be very wealthy. Example: "With her new job, shes rolling in dough and planning a holiday around the world."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The town became prosperous after the new factory opened, providing jobs for many locals.
Example 2: She has a prosperous business that has been growing every year.
Example 3: The prosperous farmer sold a large harvest and made a significant profit.
Fun Fact
The word "prosperous" comes from the Latin word "prosperare," which means "to cause to succeed." It has been used since the 15th century to describe success and wealth.
Famous Quote
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be prosperous." Albert Schweitzer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prosperous" mean?
a) Always sad
b) Having a lot of money or success
c) Being alone
d) Never smiling
Answer: b) Having a lot of money or success
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prosperous"?
a) Poor
b) Thriving
c) Unsuccessful
d) Struggling
Answer: b) Thriving
3. What is an antonym of "prosperous"?
a) Wealthy
b) Successful
c) Poor
d) Happy
Answer: c) Poor
4. Which sentence uses "prosperous" correctly?
a) The prosperous tree grew tall and strong.
b) The new business became prosperous and hired more staff.
c) She was prosperous when she felt tired.
d) The sun was prosperous in the sky.
Answer: b) The new business became prosperous and hired more staff.
5. Which idiom means the same as being prosperous?
a) Rolling in dough
b) In hot water
c) Like a fish out of water
d) On the same page
Answer: a) Rolling in dough
