well-off

adjective

ˈwel-ˈȯf 

1

: being in good condition or favorable circumstances

doesn't know when he's well-off

2

: well provided : having no lack

—usually used with for

3

a

: being in easy or affluent circumstances : well-to-do

b

: suggesting prosperity

the house had a sleek well-off look

Synonyms of well-off

• wealthy
• rich
• affluent

Examples of well-off in a Sentence

a well-off couple adopted the baby

Recent Examples on the Web

Charlie Buck was a native of Stonington, Connecticut, and was well-off, according to his childhood best friend, Neil Baker. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Social Security’s popularity comes from its universality, and if well-off people see their benefits reduced, the program could lose some of its widespread appeal. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Everywhere, in big cities and small towns, there’s an increase in the adultification of children, even the well-off ones, even the ones raised by gentle parents, even the ones with skate and surf camps, guitar lessons, and college funds. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Experts have, however, raised concerns that the initiative could disproportionately benefit well-off Americans. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for well-off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff

Kids Definition

well-off

adjective

-ˈȯf

1

: being in good condition or in a good situation

2

: well-to-do