Croesus

American  

[kree-suhs] / ˈkri səs /

noun

plural

Croesuses, Croesi

1. died 546 b.c., king of Lydia 560–546: noted for his great wealth.

2. a very rich man.

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Croesus British  

/ ˈkriːsəs /

noun

1. died ?546 _bc , the last king of Lydia (560–546), noted for his great wealth

2. any very rich man

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Croesus Idioms  

1. see rich as croesus.

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Etymology

Origin of Croesus

First recorded in 1350-1400 Croesus for def. 2; from Latin Croesus, from Greek Kroîsos

Example Sentences

Luce sees Schwarzman as an American Croesus, horrifically influential in politics as in finance, like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and other billionaires.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024

Russia’s young plutocrats had more money than Croesus, more money than God, money that could buy anything they wanted.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2022

All entrepreneurs making pitches to venture capital funds are inclined to promise castles in the air and riches beyond the dreams of Croesus, or they won’t be invited through the door.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2022

Several are known for their philanthropy, but the bottom line is they are as rich as Croesus, or just about any other figure, historical or mythical.

From Washington Times • Jan. 27, 2017

And this answer must have haunted Croesus dismally as his luck disappeared, and his wealth and his kingdom.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck