Successful or Succesful
Understand why “successful” is correct and “succesful” misses one ‘s’.
succesful
Incorrect spelling - “Succesful” is missing the second ‘s’ from “success.”
"succesful" is a common misspelling of "successful". Always use "successful" when referring to the correct word.
successful
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Successful” means having achieved success.
Definition of successful
"successful": “Successful” means having achieved success.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for successful
- • prosperous
- • achieving
Usage Examples
"Correct:" They had a successful meeting.
"Correct:" A successful artist inspires many.
"Correct:" Your idea was successful.
"Incorrect:" They had a succesful meeting.
"Incorrect:" A succesful artist inspires many.
Notes:
- • Spell it like the noun: success → successful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Successful.
Q: Is 'succesful' correct?
A: No.
Q: Why wrong?
A: Missing the needed double 's'.
Q: Example?
A: A successful effort.
Q: Tip?
A: Start with 'success' then add 'ful'.
Summary
""Successful" keeps the full spelling of 'success'. 'Succesful' drops one ‘s’ and is incorrect."