successfulness
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suc·cess·ful
(sək-sĕs′fəl)adj.
1. Having a favorable outcome: a successful heart transplant.
2. Having obtained something desired or intended: was successful in stopping the leak of oil.
3. Having achieved wealth or eminence: a successful architect.
suc·cess′ful·ly adv.
suc·cess′ful·ness n.
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| Noun | 1. | successfulness - the condition of prospering; having good fortune eudaemonia, eudaimonia, upbeat, wellbeing, well-being, welfare - a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles" strength - the condition of financial success; "the strength of the company's stock in recent weeks" success - a state of prosperity or fame; "he is enjoying great success"; "he does not consider wealth synonymous with success" |
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