Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
once-prosperous
Adjective
/wʌns ˈprɒspərəs/
Definition
Having been wealthy or successful in the past.
Examples
- The once-prosperous town now struggles with empty storefronts.
- He reminisced about the once-prosperous years of his business.
- She drove through the once-prosperous neighborhood, now filled with decay.
Meaning
Referring to a time when a person, place, or thing experienced growth, wealth, or success, but no longer does.
Synonyms
- Formerly thriving
- Once-flourishing
- Previously successful
