All 9 Uses of
prosperous
in
Things Fall Apart
- The barn was built against one end of the red walls, and long stacks of yam stood out prosperously in it.
p. 14.3prosperously = in a manner that shows success or wealth
- But in spite of these disadvantages, he had begun even in his father's lifetime to lay the foundations of a prosperous future.
p. 18.8prosperous = successful
- There was authority in her bearing and she looked every inch the ruler of the womenfolk in a large and prosperous family.
p. 20.3
- He wanted him to be a prosperous man, having enough in his barn to feed the ancestors with regular sacrifices.
p. 53.0 *prosperous = financially successful
- No matter how prosperous a man was, if he was unable to rule his women and his children (and especially his women) he was not really a man.
p. 53.2
- Prosperous men and great warriors.
p. 117.8prosperous = successful
- Her name was Nneka, the wife of Amadi, who was a prosperous farmer.
p. 151.2
- Many young men and prosperous middle-aged men of Mbanta came to marry her.
p. 173.3
- But she refused them all, because her father had called her one evening and said to her: "There are many good and prosperous people here, but I shall be happy if you marry in Umuofia when we return home."
p. 173.4
Definition:
successful or good -- especially with regard to finances or wealth