Describing Wealth and Success: English Vocabulary List

having won a contest, struggle, etc.

"The team was victorious."

"The victorious army returned home to a hero's welcome with crowds lining the streets to cheer for their brave soldiers."

fairly rich

"He lives in a well-to-do neighborhood."

"The well-to-do neighborhood is known for its beautiful houses and tree lined streets that are maintained carefully by the local residents."

to achieve great success, often by putting a lot of effort

"We will triumph."

"The underdog team managed to triumph over their heavily favored opponents in a stunning upset victory."

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

"You can achieve anything with hard work."

"With hard work and determination anyone can achieve their dreams regardless of their background or circumstances."

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

"She will succeed in her career."

"In order to succeed in business you need to be patient persistent and willing to take calculated risks."

to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field

"He continues to excel at sports."

"Some students excel in mathematics while others find their strengths in creative subjects like art and music."

to raise someone or something to a higher rank or better position

"The promotion will elevate his status."

"The new position will elevate her status within the company and give her more decision making authority."

to make a person or thing better

"Practice will improve your skills."

"Regular practice is the best way to improve your language skills and become more fluent over time."

ineffective in producing positive or meaningful outcomes

"The day was unproductive."

"The meeting was unproductive and they wasted two hours discussing minor issues instead of focusing on the main problem that needed attention."

widely recognized and acknowledged

"He is a celebrated author."

"The celebrated author visited the local library to read from her latest novel and sign copies for her loyal fans."