wealthy
adjective
having great wealth; rich; affluent.
wealthier
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comparativeof wealthy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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PayPal has attributed the slowdown partly to the “K-shaped economy,” in which wealthier Americans see their incomes rise while lower-income Americans struggle financially.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Most of the new-car market has “been held up by the high end of the ‘K’ shape” said Gregory, referring to a “K-shaped economy” where wealthier consumers are doing the bulk of discretionary spending.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Rayo's ability to compete against wealthier clubs has repeatedly relied on identifying undervalued players and maximising their strengths, and Chavarria became another example of that model - joining for less than £2m.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Called a “working class” champion by the United Auto Workers, El-Sayed performed best in wealthier, higher-educated areas of the state.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
The concert hall as a dedicated venue was still a novelty outside England, but wealthier members of the bourgeoisie were often invited to hear musical events inside the grand palaces of aristocrats and princes.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
