What does "prosperity" mean?

Prosperity: The state of being prosperous; advance or gain in anything good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; attainment of the object desired; good fortune; success; as, commercial prosperity; national prosperity. Now prosperity begins to mellow. Shak. Prosperities can only be enjoyed by them who fear not at all to lose the Jer. Taylor. See Fortunate. -- Pros"per*ous*ly, adv. -- Pros"per*ous*ness, n.