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 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 The thing about a bubble, however, is that there’s always something pushing from the outside—in this case, well-to-do parents. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-to-do

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At its heart are two families on different sides of a financial divide who intersect when Ye-ji (Cho Yeo-jeong), a documentary filmmaker married to a wealthy heir, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung), attempts to make a film about labor strife.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
He is soon revealed to be Ye-ji’s husband, a wealthy businessman who exudes the breezy confidence that usually comes with money and privilege.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of wealthy

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All are worth a visit, but my personal favorite is La Vara, which blends Jewish and Moorish influences to honor Southern Spain’s rich culinary history.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
In this Dutch drama series based on Noort’s bestselling novel, four rich and glamorous couples are living the dream—until one of them dies in a mysterious house fire.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Redwood’s affluent clients are prioritizing the comfort that fall offers, both through lower temperatures and fewer crowds.

— Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to settle in the Cotswolds, an affluent countryside region in south-central England, located about two hours outside London.

— Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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