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successful

[/səkˈsɛsfəl/]
adjective
bem-sucedido
1. accomplishing a desired aim or result; achieving success
The project was successful and exceeded all expectations.
O projeto foi bem-sucedido e superou todas as expectativas.
2. having achieved fame, wealth, or social status
She is a successful businesswoman in the tech industry.
Ela é uma empresária bem-sucedida na indústria de tecnologia.
3. resulting in success; producing the desired effect
The treatment was successful in curing the disease.
O tratamento foi bem-sucedido em curar a doença.
NYC Slang
on point, killing it, crushing it
Synonyms
prosperousthrivingvictorioustriumphantaccomplishedeffective
Antonyms
unsuccessfulfaileddefeatedunsuccessfulineffective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bem-sucedido
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
bem-sucedido
standard usage
São Paulo
bem-sucedido
standard usage
Portugal
bem-sucedido
standard usage; also 'com sucesso' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a successful venture
a successful outcome
successful in one's endeavors
the recipe for success
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