prosperity Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pros*per"i*ty noun

Etymology

F. prospérité, L. prosperitas. See Prosperous.

Definitions

1. The state of being prosperous; advance or gain in anything good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; attainment of the object desired; good fortune; success; as, commercial prosperity; national prosperity.

   Now prosperity begins to mellow. Shak.

   Prosperities can only be enjoyed by them who fear not at all to lose the. Jer. Taylor.

   Syn. -- Fortunate; successful; flourishing; thriving; favorable; auspicious; lucky. See Fortunate. -- Pros"per*ous*ly, adv. -- Pros"per*ous*ness, n.