Practical
Practical adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.
Successful and practical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Successful" instead an adjective "Practical".
Successful
Successful adjective - Having attained a desired end or state of good fortune.
Practical and successful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Practical" instead an adjective "Successful".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- good and practical
- good and successful
- advantageous and practical
- advantageous and successful
- helpful and practical
- helpful and successful
- effective and practical
- effective and successful
- active and practical
- active and successful
- profitable and practical
- profitable and successful
- productive and practical
- productive and successful
Both words in one sentence
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Hearing sad violin music is a practical guarantee that the person on screen will be successful.
Source: Series / The X Factor -
It was established that Tim was so successful as a salesman that the show is a working retirement for all practical purposes (they made the next-best salesman CEO).
Source: "Friends" Rent Control -
Laura grew up always on the edge of poverty and is frugal and practical almost to a fault, while Almanzo's family was always prosperous and successful and never wanted for much.
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