Prosperity
The state of being prosperous, characterized by wealth, success, and well-being; often used to describe overall economic health or flourishing conditions in a society.
nounProsperity
The state of being prosperous, characterized by wealth, success, and well-being; often used to describe overall economic health or flourishing conditions in a society.
nounImagine This
Imagine a thriving town during a festival: storefronts glow, new factories hum, families smile as jobs are plentiful, and a banner over the town hall reads 'Prosperity for all.'
Sounds Like
PROS-per-i-tee
Looks Like
Looks like 'prosper' with the suffix '-ity'
Remember This
Prosperity is a broad, collective condition often discussed in economics and public policy; it is usually uncountable when referring to the general state, though 'prosperities' can denote multiple prosperous periods or fortunes.
Other Forms
Connect With
wealth, affluence, well-being, growth, flourishing
Note
Usually used to describe a favorable economic or social condition affecting many people. Do not confuse with 'prosperous' (adjective) or with the verb 'prosper.' The plural form 'prosperities' is rare and typically refers to multiple forms of fortune or prosperity in different contexts.