Definition of Croesus
:a very rich man
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Examples of croesus in a Sentence
if you have to ask the price, you're not the Croesus for whom this palatial yacht is intended
Origin and Etymology of croesus
Croesus, king of Lydia, famed for his wealth
croesus Synonyms
Synonyms
capitalist, deep pocket, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat, silk stockingAntonyms
have-not, pauperRelated Words
moneymaker, money-spinner [chiefly British]; magnate, nabob, tycoon; billionaire, gazillionaire, millionaire, multibillionaire, multimillionaire, multimillionairess, zillionaire; heir, heiress, jet-setter, jeunesse doréeNear Antonyms
bankrupt, beggarCroesus
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biographical name
Croe·sus
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ˈkrē-səs
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Definition of Croesus
died circa 546 b.c. king of Lydia (circa 560–546)
Examples of croesus in a Sentence
if you have to ask the price, you're not the Croesus for whom this palatial yacht is intended
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