adj.
Pronunciation: ' präs-p( ə -)r ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin prosperosus, from Latin prosperus
Date: 15th century
1 : AUSPICIOUS , FAVORABLE
2 a : marked by success or economic well-being b : enjoying vigorous and healthy growth : FLOURISHING
– pros · per · ous · ly adverb
– pros · per · ous · ness noun