Learn why “successful” is correct and “succsesful” is an incorrect mixed-pattern spelling.
Incorrect spelling - “Succsesful” is incorrect because it mixes letters from “success.”
"succsesful" is a common misspelling of "successful". Always use "successful" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Successful” means achieving success or good results.
"successful": “Successful” means achieving success or good results.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" She was successful at solving the case.
"Correct:" It was a successful experiment.
"Correct:" He enjoyed a successful year.
"Incorrect:" She was succsesful at solving the case.
"Incorrect:" It was a succsesful experiment.
A: Successful.
A: No.
A: Mixed letters incorrectly.
A: A successful job search.
A: Write 'success' + 'ful' without repeating 's' three times.
""Successful" is formed from 'success' + 'ful'. 'Succsesful' incorrectly copies the internal letters."