better-off

[ bet-er-awf, -of ]

adjective

1. being in better circumstances, especially economically:

   Only the better-off nations can afford to send probes into space.

Word History and Origins

Origin of better-off¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Idioms and Phrases

In a more favorable position or financial circumstances. For example, They were better off flying than driving there , or They were better off than most of their neighbors . This phrase is the comparative form of well off . [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

They can say that they're not giving up on their goal of making the better-off pay their fair share in taxes.

From The Daily Beast

But the better-off people sent persons into the Upper House who were against it.

From Project Gutenberg

The poor could work their way, driving cattle for the better-off.

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Luke knew that it contained gifts—the hateful, merciful, nauseating charity of the better-off.

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The "Hollies" became a kind of club for the disconsolate, "better-off" men of the district.

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The better-off people had plates of pewter, and kings and princes indulged in those of silver.

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