successful

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /səkˈsɛs.fəl/ UK /səkˈsɛs.fəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #2367

Meanings

1

adj
Having achieved what was wanted or planned.

The experiment was successful.
2

adj
Having gained wealth, fame, or respect.

She is a successful architect.

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Synonyms

1 adj · having achieved what was... fruitful

2 adj · having gained wealth, fame,... prosperous flourishing

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Phrases (1)

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successful negotiation
a discussion that achieves an agreement or another intended result

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From success + -ful.

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Describing Qualities

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