wealthy

[ wel-thee ]

/ ˈwɛl θi /

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adjective, wealth·i·er, wealth·i·est.

having great wealth; rich; affluent: a wealthy person; a wealthy nation.

characterized by, pertaining to, or suggestive of wealth: a wealthy appearance.

rich in character, quality, or amount; abundant or ample: a novel that is wealthy in its psychological insights.

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Origin of wealthy

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at wealth, -y¹

SYNONYMS FOR wealthy

1. prosperous, well-to-do, moneyed. See rich. 3. copious.

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ANTONYMS FOR wealthy

1. poor. 3. scanty.

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Related forms

wealth·i·ly, adverbwealth·i·ness, nouno·ver·wealth·y, adjectivequa·si-wealth·y, adjective

sub·wealth·y, adjectivesu·per·wealth·y, adjectiveun·wealth·y, adjective

Wealthy

[ wel-thee ]

/ ˈwɛl θi /

noun

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

Origin of Wealthy

origin uncertain

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Examples from the Web for wealthy

Little did I know that Lee had actually been born into a wealthy family.
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No surprise then that aside from wealthy coastal suburbs, the Democratic base has shrunk to the urban cores and college towns.
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The wealthy families vie with each other in the grand feasts which they give to all comers.
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Stone coffins were commonly used by the wealthy, and but few were at first allowed to be buried within walled towns.
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Just before the crash, in the attempt to save the firm, he went to a wealthy friend and borrowed a large sum of money.
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British Dictionary definitions for wealthy

wealthy

/ (ˈwɛlθɪ) /

adjective wealthier or wealthiest

possessing wealth; affluent; rich

of, characterized by, or relating to wealth

aboundingwealthy in friends

Derived Formswealthily, adverbwealthiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for wealthy

wealthy

adj.

late 14c., from wealth + -y (2). Meaning "wealthy persons collectively" is from late 14c.

wealthy

adjective, wealth·i·er, wealth·i·est.

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