/ Dictionary / Index S success: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: suc•cess Pronunciation: (suk-ses'), [key] — n. the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors. the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. a successful performance or achievement: The play was an instant success. a person or thing that is successful: She was a great success on the talk show. outcome. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: success (Thesaurus) succès fou* successful Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panacea Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language