successful

/səkˈsɛsfəl/

achieving desired results

She became a successful entrepreneur after years of hard work.

This shows that she achieved her goals in business through dedication.

general

Achieving the goals or results one aims for; prosperous or effective.

The project was successful due to careful planning.

The project achieved its objectives because of thorough preparation.

He had a successful career in medicine.

He was highly accomplished and respected in the medical field.

Often used to describe achievements in business, careers, or personal endeavors.

Collocations

successful careera prosperous and accomplished professional lifesuccessful businessa profitable and thriving companysuccessful attemptan effort that achieves its intended outcome

achieving results in a specific area

being good at a particular task or activity

Use 'successful' to describe achievements in various contexts, such as careers, projects, or personal goals.

While 'successful' is a positive term, overusing it can dilute its impact. Use it selectively for significant achievements.

From Middle English 'successful,' from 'success' + '-ful' (suffix meaning 'full of').

Often used to describe people, projects, or endeavors that achieve their intended results. Can be applied to both tangible and intangible successes.

success

achievement of something desired or attempted

root

-ful

full of

suffix

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