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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Prosperity

/präs-pĕr'-ət-ē/ · Pros·per·i·ty · IPA /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/
01 n. The state of being prosperous; advance or gain in anything good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; attainment…
  1. 1.
    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 them.” Jer. Taylor.