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successful

adjective
suhk-SES-ful/səkˈsɛs.fəl/

2 meanings of successful

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  1. 1
    achieving aimadjective
    Doing what you set out to do and getting the result you hoped for.

    Like hitting the target you were aiming at.

    The bake sale was successful and raised money for the school.

    She felt proud after her successful first day at the new job.

    UsageSay successful in doing something, or that the plan was a success.

    Similareffective, fruitful, efficacious

    Oppositeunsuccessful, failed

  2. 2
    rich and famousadjective
    Having become rich, famous, popular or important. A successful business or product makes money or is liked by many.

    Her uncle is a successful doctor with a big house by the lake.

    The café became so successful that they opened a second one.

    UsageSay successful in business, or successful as a writer.

    Similarprosperous, thriving, popular, flourishing, profitable

    Oppositeunsuccessful, failed

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Origin

Made from the word "success" plus the ending "-ful".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact