Describing Wealth and Success: English Vocabulary List

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

"He is a successful businessman."

"He became a successful businessman after years of hard work and dedication to his craft without ever giving up on his dreams."

possessing great skill in a certain field

"She is accomplished."

"She is an accomplished pianist who has performed in some of the most famous concert halls all around the world successfully."

having a large amount of money or valuable possessions

"They are a wealthy family."

"The wealthy family donated millions of dollars to build a new hospital in the poor neighborhood where they grew up together."

rich and financially successful

"The country is prosperous."

"The prosperous country has a low unemployment rate and its citizens enjoy a high standard of living with good public services."

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."

consistently accomplishing significant success or goals

"She is a high-achieving student."

"The high-achieving students were accepted into the best universities in the country because of their excellent grades and test scores."

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

"They are well-off."

"They are well-off now but they remember what it was like to struggle financially when they were first starting their careers together."

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."

(of a person, movie, etc.) having been granted a prize because of having outstanding skill or quality

"This is an award-winning film."

"The award-winning chef opened a new restaurant in the city center and it became fully booked for months within just one week."

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."

having or bringing good luck

"You are very lucky."

"He felt lucky to have survived the accident without any serious injuries and he thanked the doctors who saved his life."

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."

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

"The artist is talented."

"The talented young artist sold her first painting for a thousand dollars and used the money to buy more art supplies."

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."