wealthy
[ wel-thee ]
/ ˈwɛl θi /
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.
SYNONYMS FOR wealthy
3 copious.
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1. See rich.
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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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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 forms of wealthy
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