successful

The word "successful" can describe both a specific event (like a successful surgery) and a person's overall life status (like a successful businessman). When using it to describe a person, it often implies that they have gained wealth or fame. When describing an action, it simply means the goal was reached. Avoid confusing "successful" with "success." Use "success" as a noun (e.g., "The party was a success") and "successful" as an adjective to describe something (e.g., "It was a successful party").