rich implies having more than enough to gratify normal needs or desires.
became rich through shrewd investing
wealthy stresses the possession of property and intrinsically valuable things.
wealthy landowners
affluent suggests prosperity and an increasing wealth.
an affluent society
opulent suggests lavish expenditure and display of great wealth, more often applying to things than people.
an opulent mansion
Examples of wealthy in a Sentence
He is a wealthy entrepreneur.
the wealthiest nations in the world
Recent Examples on the WebMost low-income countries experienced a later version of this transition after World War II, but their health gains from declining infections were significantly less than those of their wealthier counterparts.—Ron Barrett, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2024 Some progressive lawmakers have tried to raise taxes on businesses and wealthy earners, but none of those have gained traction over the governor’s opposition.—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for wealthy
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'wealthy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Share