— prosperously , adv. — prosperousness , n.
/pros"peuhr euhs/ , adj.
1. having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.
2. well-to-do or well-off: a prosperous family.
3. favorable or propitious.
[ 1400-50; late ME prosperus ]
Syn. 1. thriving. 2. wealthy, rich. 3. fortunate, lucky, auspicious.