PROSPERITIES

Noun

prosperities

plural of prosperity

Source: Wiktionary


PROSPERITY

Pros*per"i*ty, n. Etym: [F. prospérité, L. prosperitas. See Prosperous.]

Definition: The state of being prosperous; advance or gain in anything good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; attainment of the object desired; good fortune; success; as, commercial prosperity; national prosperity. Now prosperity begins to mellow. Shak. Prosperities can only be enjoyed by them who fear not at all to lose the Jer. Taylor.

Syn.

– Fortunate; successful; flourishing; thriving; favorable; auspicious; lucky. See Fortunate.

– Pros"per*ous*ly, adv.

– Pros"per*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 February 2025

BARGAIN

(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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