WELL-TO-DO Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

well-to-do

adjective

ˌwel-tə-ˈdü

Definition of well-to-do

as in wealthy

having goods, property, or money in abundance a doctor who is now quite well-to-do as a result of his successful medical practice

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Recent Examples of well-to-do Ella Beatty plays the daughter of a well-to-do New England family who develops a close relationship with her maid after abuse from her parents. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Due to Western sanctions, only a few international carriers still fly in and out of Moscow, including Turkish Airlines and Emirates, which many well-to-do Russians use to reach hubs in Istanbul and Dubai. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 She is sent to live with her well-to-do grandmother (Anna Chancellor), who hopes to teach her how to be a lady and bag a husband. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 The associated Wall Street boom has bolstered stock portfolios, spurring spending by the well-to-do, which is also increasing demand. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-to-do

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Some commenters questioned why a wealthy donor would bring a prominent university from Pittsburgh to Miami rather than direct more money toward institutions already serving local students.

— Luisa Yanez October 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
At issue are certain use cases of Section 351 exchanges, in which wealthy individuals, through an intermediary, create new ETFs with a basket of highly appreciated stocks.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

Expect light wood accents, rich textiles, white plantation shutters, and framed artwork alongside in-room lending libraries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Deep underground, groundwater comes into direct contact with iron-rich minerals such as olivine, triggering a chemical reaction called serpentinization.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

According to the Berkeley and Oakland police departments, responders arrived at the home Friday morning, soon after receiving reports of gunshots heard in the affluent neighborhood near the UC Berkeley campus.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The radiant setting is especially attractive to affluent couples from across Asia as well as the US, Australia, and Europe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of affluent

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