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Definition successful in British English

successful adjective

adjective
/səkˈsesf(ə)l/
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 some top quality firms to the area.

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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.

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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

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Definition successful in British English