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UK/["/səkˈsesfl/"]/US/["/səkˈsesfl/"]/

Meaning of Successful

In simple words: Doing well or achieving goals.

Successful in a sentence

  • She felt successful after finishing her degree.
  • His successful business venture earned him a lot of money.
  • A successful leader inspires and motivates their team.
  • To be successful, you must set clear goals.
  • Their project was successful beyond their expectations.

How to use Successful

Used in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate for discussing achievements, such as in business or personal life, but less suitable for casual conversations without context.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'succeed' plus 'full' — a successful person is full of success.

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Synonyms for Successful

Opposites of Successful

Common mistakes with Successful

  • Using 'success' as an adjective instead of 'successful'.
  • Confusing with 'succession'.

Compare Successful with Victorious, Effective

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Frequently asked questions about Successful

What does Successful mean?

Doing well or achieving goals.

What is the definition of Successful?

achieving your aims or what was intended

How do you use Successful in a sentence?

She felt successful after finishing her degree.

Can you give another example of Successful?

His successful business venture earned him a lot of money.

What are synonyms for Successful?

Common alternatives include prosperous, triumphant, victorious, effective, thriving.

What is the opposite of Successful?

Opposite meanings include unsuccessful, failure, ineffective.

What words go with Successful?

It commonly pairs with be, prove, appear, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, be, prove, appear, extremely, fairly, very, at, in.

What are common mistakes when using Successful?

Using 'success' as an adjective instead of 'successful'. Confusing with 'succession'.

How do you pronounce Successful?

US: /["/səkˈsesfl/"]/, UK: /["/səkˈsesfl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Successful?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate for discussing achievements, such as in business or personal life, but less suitable for casual conversations without context.

What CEFR level is Successful?

"Successful" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.