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

Artists got an idea for a Museum of Contemporary Art off the ground in 1979, goading the wealthy and influential powers that be into action.

From Los Angeles Times

The home spans 12,000 square feet and sits in a wealthy neighborhood, where several stars reside.

From MarketWatch

Colleges fund athletics from tuition, ticket sales, TV deals and wealthy donors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The move is the latest sign that impoverished nations are joining far wealthier states in turning desperate people away.

From The Wall Street Journal

How do I let go of the resentment I feel towards my wealthy, unhelpful brother?

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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