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 WebThe district encompasses the county’s main tourist attractions, hotels and wealthier neighborhoods including Celebration and Champions Gate.—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2024 Unsurprisingly, both candidates received the most money from Californians, a reflection of the state’s size and concentration of wealthy donors.—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 And in a trend that seems to be picking up steam, the group’s CEO is pointing the finger at the sketchy ethical code of its wealthy regulars.—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 22 July 2024 The influx of non-doms and wealthy shoppers has been a boon for Milan in so many ways, bolstering retail rents and luring investors from the property, hospitality and creative sectors in particular.—Samantha Conti, WWD, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for wealthy
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