BETTER-OFF Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

better-off

adjective

Definition of better-off

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Recent Examples of better-off After all, these programs helped to create the class of better-off retirees who fund the group today. — Samuel Moyn, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 Lower earners historically see higher rates of inflation than their better-off counterparts, said Morgan Stanley economist Heather Berger. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026 Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson housing projects were built and black folks settled in, dreaming of moving in with their better-off cousins who lived near Lenox Avenue. — Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026 When New York boldly expanded free preschool a decade ago, classroom quality climbed mostly in better-off neighborhoods, failing to lift poor children. — Bruce Fuller, Oc Register, 27 Dec. 2025 The pumpkin would most likely have been stewed, possibly with meat, but pies reflected British heritage and were a common staple in better-off households. — Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Japan was in a deep recession, but Uniqlo kept growing, offering bargains for the struggling masses and discretion for better-off consumers in an era that frowned upon conspicuous consumption. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Poorer school districts could also struggle to access the latest AI technology, widening the gap with areas that are better-off, Robin Lake, director of Arizona State University’s Center on Reinventing Public Education, told CNN. — Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025 In the 1870s, workers and domestic servants were still living close to their employers in back alleys and compounds behind the homes of the better-off. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for better-off

Adjective

Fathia Aulia, a recent fashion merchandising graduate from London’s University of Westminster, believes her curiosity boosted her successful application for a merchandising role at Harrods.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
Pushing up, squeezing play and trying to regain the ball in advanced positions is a perfectly viable and often successful strategy, particularly when treated as a useful add-on to quality in possession.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of successful

Adjective

But there is a world of difference between that and very affluent people who pay full freight at private universities.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 July 2026
The chain on Thursday opened its first location in Mexico, with a storefront in San Pedro Garza García, an affluent suburb of Monterrey.

— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of affluent

Adjective

Sonya had married a man from a wealthy family but had quickly learned that none of the family money was hers.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
The only Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach county candidates who reported taking in more cash in the quarter are wealthy candidates who are pouring millions of dollars of their own money into their efforts to get to Congress.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

Those writing the new constitution determined that men of substance, the wealthy, could be counted on to vote for men of good character who would end the chaos in the country and protect the interests of the propertied classes.

— Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
Edward Gibbon, who was ultimately elected to the UK Parliament, was born into a propertied English family that had lost most of its fortune in the South Sea Bubble of the 1720s but later regained it.

— BYWill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2023

Definition of propertied

Adjective

Miguel learns that the boy had been taken by Miguel’s parents and the parents of his friends after their once-prosperous village in Veracruz took a major hit.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Congressional District first and will work to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for our families, our communities, and our country.

— Belinda Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of prosperous

Adjective

To be clear, this is a depiction of a relatively well-to-do turf house.

— Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a man and woman were found fatally shot inside a Westwood home early Friday, sending shock waves through the well-to-do neighborhood.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of well-to-do

Adjective

Dorm room bedding essentials Create a comfortable, sleep-friendly space with the bedding essentials every dorm room needs, from Twin XL sheets to cozy mattress upgrades.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
The two had to be separated after their kickoff press conference at Fanatics Fest nearly boiled over, Garcia has predicted a stoppage inside five rounds, and Benn has admitted the cut to 147 won't be comfortable.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of comfortable

Adjective

Key concerns for investors include the company's existing debt, the substantial proceeds already taken by private owners, and the concentrated control Blackstone will retain post-offering.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
If the impact centres are on the same line, Babcock will need to find substantial wingers to play with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the second unit, or Stan Bowman will need to find a second-line centre.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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