Successful definition
Having achieved success; specif., having gained wealth, fame, etc.
adjective
Having obtained something desired or intended.
Was successful in stopping the leak of oil.
adjective
Having a favorable outcome.
A successful heart transplant.
adjective
Having achieved wealth or eminence.
A successful architect.
adjective
Coming about, taking place, or turning out to be as was hoped for.
A successful mission.
adjective
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The definition of successful is accomplishing what you set out to do, or achieving a certain desired status.
An example of successful is when you finally finish a puzzle correctly.
An example of successful is when you have a great job, a happy marriage and a lot of money.
adjective
Resulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; prosperous; fortunate; happy.
A successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise.
adjective
Origin of successful
- From success +"Ž -ful.
From Wiktionary