CEFR A2

successful

adjective

Meaning

Achieving a desired aim or result.

Examples

The company has had a very successful year, with profits increasing by 20%.
She made a successful attempt to break the world record.

Synonyms: effective, accomplished, thriving, victorious

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successful (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Definition

Achieving a desired aim or result.

Examples

The company has had a very successful year, with profits increasing by 20%.
She made a successful attempt to break the world record.
His latest novel was a critical and commercial success, making him a very successful author.

Synonyms of successful

Words with a similar meaning to successful:

effective
accomplished
thriving
victorious

Antonyms of successful

Words with the opposite meaning to successful:

unsuccessful
failed
fruitless

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