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well–to–do
adjective \ˌwel-tə-ˈdü\
: having plenty of money and possessions
Full Definition of WELL-TO-DO
: having more than adequate financial resources : prosperous <a well–to–do family>
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First Known Use of WELL-TO-DO
1805
Related to WELL-TO-DO
- Synonyms
- affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), opulent, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
- Antonyms
- destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken
WELL-TO-DO Defined for Kids
well–to–do
adjective \ˌwel-tə-ˈdü\
Definition of WELL-TO-DO for Kids
: having plenty of money and possessions <He comes from a well-to-do family.>
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