wealthy

adjective \ˈwel-thē also ˈwelt-thē\

: having a lot of money and possessions

wealth·i·erwealth·i·est

Full Definition of WEALTHY

: having wealth : very affluent

: characterized by abundance : ample

— wealth·i·ly \-thə-lē\ adverb

— wealth·i·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of WEALTHY

15th century

Related to WEALTHY

Synonyms: affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), opulent, silk-stocking, rich, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do

Antonyms: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken

Synonym Discussion of WEALTHY

rich, wealthy, affluent, opulent mean having goods, property, and money in abundance. 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>.