wealthy

wealthy

adj \ˈwel-thē also ˈwelt-thē\

wealth·i·erwealth·i·est

Definition of WEALTHY

1

: having wealth : very affluent

2

: characterized by abundance : ample

— wealth·i·ly \-thə-lē\ adverb

— wealth·i·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun

Examples of WEALTHY

1. He is a wealthy entrepreneur.
2. the wealthiest nations in the world

First Known Use of WEALTHY

15th century

Related to WEALTHY

Synonyms: affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), opulent, silk-stocking, rich, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do

Antonyms: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken

Related Words: better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful; flourishing, prospering, thriving; advantaged, blessed (also blest), privileged

Near Antonyms: unaffluent; deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged; bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint [chiefly British]; depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened; low, short

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Rhymes with WEALTHY

stealthy