success | Definition of success

Synonyms and Antonyms of success

1 a person or thing that is successful

their homemade jellies have been such a success that they are now distributed nationwide

Synonyms of success

blockbuster, hit, megahit, smash, supernova, winner

Words Related to success

blue chip, blue chipper, corker, crackerjack (also crackajack), dandy, jim-dandy, pip, prizewinner

gem, jewel, treasure

marvel, natural, phenomenon, sensation, wonder

coup, triumph, victory

Near Antonyms of success

disappointment, fizzle, lemon, loser

Antonyms of success

bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, debacle (also débâcle), dud, failure, fiasco, flop, misfire, turkey, washout

2 a successful result brought about by hard work

a long list of successes that the retiring president of the college can point to with pride

Synonyms of success

accomplishment, achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, triumph

Words Related to success

blockbuster, hit, jackpot, megahit, miracle, smash, winner

conquest, gain, victory, win

deed, feat, performance

arrival, completion, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment (or fulfilment), implementation, realization

Phrases Synonymous with success

a feather in one's cap

Near Antonyms of success

botch, cock-up [British], mess, muddle, shambles

bummer, bust, catastrophe, debacle (also débâcle), disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, washout

disappointment, letdown, loss, setback

Antonyms of success