English dictionary

successful

/s/@/k's/E/sf/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

adj.all

Examples
A successful architect.

A successful business venture.

Antonyms unsuccessful

Source: WordNet 3.0
Resulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; hence, prosperous; fortunate; happy; as, a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise.

adjective

Source: webster1913