Wealthy

¹ American  

[wel-thee] / ˈwɛl θi /

noun

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

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wealthy ² American  

[wel-thee] / ˈwɛl θi /

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

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wealthy British  

/ ˈwɛlθɪ /

adjective

1. possessing wealth; affluent; rich

2. of, characterized by, or relating to wealth

3. abounding

   wealthy in friends

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Related Words

See rich.

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of Wealthy¹

Origin uncertain

Origin of wealthy¹

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

Example Sentences

However, analysts said wealthier consumers would likely benefit more from any policy changes or easing borrowing and living costs.

From MarketWatch

He studied music and drama at university and now lives in a wealthier neighbourhood, but still portrays himself as the "ghetto president", a nickname he earned through his songs denouncing social and economic injustice.

From Barron's

This is said to be fueled by the continuing high number of wealthy people relocating to the city and purchasing luxury homes.

From BBC

The influx of wealthier people has added pressure on home prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

You may start a trend among wealthy parents, making $76,000 the magic number.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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