successful synonyms

successful

modif.

prosperous, fortunate, lucky, victorious, triumphant, auspicious, happy, unbeaten, favorable, fortuitous, strong, propitious, advantageous, encouraging, contented, satisfied, thriving, flourishing, wealthy, up in the world*, ahead of the game*, at the top of the ladder*, in luxury*, out in front*, on the track*, over the hump*, sitting in the catbird seat*, in front of the parade*.

Antonyms unsuccessful*, poor*, failing.

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