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Definition of Prospering
1. Adjective. Very lively and profitable. "Did a thriving business in orchids"
Similar to: Successful
Derivative terms: Prosperity
Definition of Prospering
1. Verb. (present participle of prosper) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prospering
1. prosper [v] - See also: prosper
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prospering
Literary usage of Prospering
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Satapatha-brâhmana: According to the Text of the Mâdhyandina School by Julius Eggeling (1897)
"Twelve prospering (libations) he offers,—a year consists of twelve months, ...
And as to why he offers the prospering (libations),— the prospering ..."
2. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"... places, and things; and so, Fate prospering, to speak heathen, I shall go home
once more in the autumn of this present 1840: till when, dearest Harriet, ..."
3. The African Repository by American Colonization Society (1835)
"LIBERIA prospering. Interesting Intelligence. NEw-YORK, December 18. We have at
length advices from our friends who sailed from this port in the Jupiter, ..."
4. The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King: Comprising His Letters, Private by Rufus King (1896)
"... look up—New York prospering—Jefferson's Removals from Office—Burr—Marriage of
his Daughter—Hamilton's small Charges—Edward Livingston's Appointment. ..."