successful

The definition of successful is accomplishing what you set out to do, or achieving a certain desired status.

(adjective)

  1. An example of successful is when you finally finish a puzzle correctly.
  2. An example of successful is when you have a great job, a happy marriage and a lot of money.

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See successful in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. coming about, taking place, or turning out to be as was hoped for: a successful mission
  2. having achieved success; specif., having gained wealth, fame, etc.

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See successful in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Having a favorable outcome: a successful heart transplant.
  2. Having obtained something desired or intended: was successful in stopping the leak of oil.
  3. Having achieved wealth or eminence: a successful architect.

Related Forms:

  • suc·cessˈful·ly adverb
  • suc·cessˈful·ness noun

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