successful — Having achieved desired aims or results. Marked by favorable outcomes or accomplishing what was intended.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having achieved desired aims or results. Marked by favorable outcomes or accomplishing what was intended.
Pronunciation (IPA): /səkˈsesfl/
Example Sentences
- His diet was so successful that his pants now fit like a circus tent.
- The successful completion of the project earned her a promotion.
- He's so successful at procrastinating that he put off his own wedding three times.
successful
ADJECTIVE[/səkˈsesfl/]
Having achieved desired aims or results. Marked by favorable outcomes or accomplishing what was intended.
Having achieved desired aims or results. Marked by favorable outcomes or accomplishing what was intended.
From successful but stressful to peaceful and restful!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'successus' meaning 'a coming after, following up,' derived from 'succedere' meaning 'to come after, follow.' The idea is of achieving something by continuing to follow or pursue it until you reach your goal.
Breakdown
suc- (under, up from below) + ced- (to go, move) + -ful (adjective suffix meaning 'full of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His diet was so successful that his pants now fit like a circus tent.”
“The successful completion of the project earned her a promotion.”
“He's so successful at procrastinating that he put off his own wedding three times.”
“The successful merger created the largest company in the industry.”
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