successful
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SUCCESSFUL
[more successful; most successful]
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:
having the correct or desired result
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ending in success
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a successful attempt
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The treatment was successful.
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a successful movie [=a movie that makes a large profit]
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Our search was successful. [=we found what we were searching for]
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having gotten or achieved wealth, respect, or fame
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a successful businesswoman
— successfully
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We have successfully finished the project.
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The infection was treated successfully.
