successful
adjective
achieving or having achieved success.
successfully
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a word derived from
successful.
Example Sentences
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In July, China successfully recovered the first-stage booster from a Long March 10B rocket for the first time, marking a milestone toward its development of reusable rockets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
Developing a practical formulation could make a major difference because successfully controlling drywood termites requires more than simply having an insecticide that kills them.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
He has spent most of the past nine months recovering from the injury, while Van successfully defended his title once against Tatsuro Taira in May, winning by stoppage in the final round.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Hospitals and patients have successfully challenged a number of the subpoenas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The three active reactors at the plant had successfully scrammed.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
