successful

Definition

  • adjective: having the correct or desired result
  • adjective: resulting or terminating in 'success'
  • synonyms: accomplished, affluent, ascendant

Examples

  • Our search was 'successful'. [=we found what we were searching for]

  • a 'successful' movie [=a movie that makes a large profit]

  • We have 'successfully' finished the project.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Maybe by next Christmas you'll Have a home. Merry Christmas, my 'ngel. Mmm... All right, all right. We've had another very successful year. So, after all that hard work, It's time to start preparations For next Christmas! What in the name of Sam hill (..)
    2003 Elf