Pros*per"i*ty (?), n. [F.
prospérité, L. prosperitas. See
Prosperous.] The state of being prosperous; advance or
gain in anything good or desirable; successful progress in any
business or enterprise; attainment of the object desired; good
fortune; success; as, commercial prosperity; national
prosperity.
Now prosperity begins to mellow.
Shak.
Prosperities can only be enjoyed by them who
fear not at all to lose them.
Jer. Taylor.
Syn. -- Prosperousness; thrift; weal; welfare; well being;
happiness.