Wealthy

¹

[wel-thee]

noun

1. a variety of red apple, grown in the U.S., ripening in early autumn.

wealthy

²

[wel-thee]

adjective

wealthier, wealthiest 

1. having great wealth; rich; affluent.

   a wealthy person; a wealthy nation.

   Synonyms: moneyed, well-to-do, prosperous
   Antonyms: poor

2. characterized by, pertaining to, or suggestive of wealth.

   a wealthy appearance.

3. rich in character, quality, or amount; abundant or ample.

   a novel that is wealthy in its psychological insights.

   Synonyms: copious
   Antonyms: scanty

wealthy

/ ˈwɛlθɪ /

adjective

1. possessing wealth; affluent; rich

2. of, characterized by, or relating to wealth

3. abounding

   wealthy in friends

Other Word Forms

• wealthily adverb
• wealthiness noun
• overwealthy adjective
• quasi-wealthy adjective
• subwealthy adjective
• superwealthy adjective
• unwealthy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Wealthy¹

Origin uncertain

Origin of Wealthy²

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; wealth + -y ¹

Synonym Study

See rich.

Example Sentences

"Both of my parents had good lives in DR Congo. They didn't come from struggle, they came from wealthy parents," he says.

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Europe had always believed access to its wealthy single market gave it real trade clout.

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The Imperial eggs collection has sparked renewed interest in the art market for decades, particularly among wealthy Russians.

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That is the message at “trust reveal” meetings hosted by wealthy families and advisers around the country.

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Neither initiative is expected to pass, according to recent polls, but they have generated significant discussion in the wealthy Alpine nation.

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Related Words

• affluent 
• independent 
• moneyed 
• prosperous 
• upscale 
• well-heeled 
• well-off 
• well-to-do