The project was successful in the sense that it drew the attention of everyone.
Source: tatoeba (22099)
Successful
/səkˈsɛs.fəl/
Synonyms for "successful" (112 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (23)
Adjective(8 words)
accomplishedaffluentdistinguishedeffectiveeffective caseeffective communicationeffective governanceeffective instructional tool
affluentascendantassured of successbangboomingcelebratedcomfortablecomfortably situatedcomingconqueringcrowned with successdefeatingdominanteasy
Noun(1 words)
direct hit
Strong matches (33)
Adjective(12 words)
effective leadershipeffective leadership skilleffective mode of communicationeffective reading strategyeffective rulereffective teachingeffective techniqueeffectualefficaciousfavorablefruitfulhigh impact
Noun(1 words)
effective study skill
efficaciouseminentextraordinaryfamedfamousfirstflourishingflushflushed with successfortunatefruitfulgoinggoldenhigh on the hoghitin ascendancyin cloverin good casein luxury
Verb(1 words)
Related words (56)
in the ascendantin the moneyleadingloadedluckylucrativemademoneymakingnotablenoteworthyon easy streeton the up-and-upon topon velvetout in frontoutstandingovercomingpopularprevailingprofitable
Verb(3 words)
Adjective(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accomplished, affluent, affluent, ascendant, assured of success.
- Sentence evidence is available for successful, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "successful".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "successful"
Keep "successful" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "successful" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "successful", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "successful" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriessuccessful experimentsuccessful learningsuccessful outcomesuccessful strategysuccessful studentsuccessful test
Inflections
2 entriesmore successfulmost successful
Derivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Our sales campaign is successful in a big way.
Source: tatoeba (23545)
Admittedly, models of hegemonic order cannot provide an explanation for all observed successful bargaining strategies.
Source: tatoeba (27335)
Outside the mainstream of orthodox Judaism, the apocalyptic books were more successful with certain movements.
Source: tatoeba (30140)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "successful"?
Closest matches include accomplished, affluent, affluent, ascendant, assured of success.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "successful"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.