Successful

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Definitions of successful

noun a person who achieves success or is prosperous

Example Sentences

A1 She is a successful student.

A2 He dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

B1 The team celebrated their successful project completion.

B2 The author's book became a successful bestseller.

C1 His successful career in finance spanned over three decades.

C2 The company's successful merger resulted in increased profits.

adjective describes a person or thing that achieves a desired outcome or is prosperous

Example Sentences

A1 She is a successful student.

A2 The team had a successful season.

B1 The company's marketing campaign was very successful.

B2 The successful completion of the project was a result of hard work.

C1 His successful business ventures have made him a millionaire.

C2 The author's latest novel was a successful bestseller.

Examples of successful in a Sentence

formal The company implemented a successful marketing strategy to increase sales.

informal She threw a successful party last night.

slang His new business venture is totally successful!

figurative The artist's use of color was a successful experiment in pushing boundaries.

Grammatical Forms of successful

past tense

succeeded

plural

successfuls

comparative

more successful

superlative

most successful

present tense

succeed

future tense

will succeed

perfect tense

have succeeded

continuous tense

is succeeding

singular

successful

positive degree

successful

infinitive

to succeed

gerund

succeeding

participle

succeeding

Origin and Evolution of successful

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'successful' originated from the Latin word 'successus', which is derived from the verb 'succedere' meaning 'come close after'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'successful' has evolved from its Latin root to signify achieving a desired outcome or result. Over time, it has come to represent accomplishment and prosperity in various fields such as business, sports, and personal endeavors.