Successful vs. Thriving — What's the Difference?

Having a favorable outcome

Thriving is a condition beyond mere survival, implying growth and positive development.

Having obtained something desired or intended

To grow vigorously; flourish

Having achieved wealth or eminence

To be successful or make steady progress; prosper

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

That thrives; successful; flourishing or prospering.

Resulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; hence, prosperous; fortunate; happy; as, a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise.

The action of the verb to thrive.

Having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome;

Present participle of thrive

Very lively and profitable;

Having or showing vigorous vegetal or animal life;