Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "successful" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

failed unsuccessful unsuccessful

Derived Terms

behind every successful man there stands a woman successfully successfulness

Derived From

success

Prerequisites

work hard

Has Property

willing and eager

Related Terms

success

Related Terms

fortunate productive success undefeated

Similar Terms

boffo boffo booming burgeoning flourishing flourishing fortunate in in made made no hit no-hit palmy productive productive prospering prosperous roaring self made self-made sure fire sure-fire thriving triple crown undefeated victorious victorious winning

Synonym Network

efficacious tithe

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