Prosperity
Pronunciation : Pros*per"i*ty
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. prosp?rit?, L. prosperitas. See Prosperous.]
Definition : Defn: The state of being prosperous; advance or gain in anything good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; attainment of the object desired; good fortune; success; as, commercial prosperity; national prosperity. Now prosperity begins to mellow. Shak. Prosperities can only be enjoyed by them who fear not at all to lose the Jer. Taylor.
Syn. -- Fortunate; successful; flourishing; thriving; favorable; auspicious; lucky. See Fortunate. -- Pros"per*ous*ly, adv. -- Pros"per*ous*ness, n.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913