Prosperity

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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.

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