noun
prosperity
prah-SPER-uh-tee/prɑːˈsperəti/
The state of being wealthy and successful.
The thriving bakery's full shelves and strong takings suggest prosperity.
Etymology
The pieces name a fortunate or favorable condition. Prosperity therefore describes flourishing circumstances generally, with wealth and financial security as prominent forms of that good fortune.
In context
“There was an unusual degree of black prosperity.” In Wilmington there were successful black entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers
More examples
- Trade brought prosperity to the town.
- They enjoyed years of prosperity.
- The plan aimed at shared prosperity.
Forms
prosperity
prosperous adjective — wealthy and successful