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Definition successful in American English

successful adjective

adjective
/səkˈsesfəl/
1

achieving the result that you want

Example

The successful candidates will be given extensive training.

Example

a highly successful peacekeeping operation

Example

We have been very successful in attracting young graduates to the company.

Synonyms and related words
successful leading thriving
1.1

used about someone who does well in their career or business

Example

a successful businesswoman

Example

Her children have all been successful in their chosen careers.

Synonyms and related words
successful leading thriving
1.2

used about a business or project that makes a lot of money

Example

He described them as the most successful guitar band of the decade.

Example

another highly successful year for the bank

Synonyms and related words
successful leading thriving
Definition successful in American English