rich implies having more than enough to gratify normal needs or desires.
became rich through shrewd investing
wealthy stresses the possession of property and intrinsically valuable things.
wealthy landowners
affluent suggests prosperity and an increasing wealth.
an affluent society
opulent suggests lavish expenditure and display of great wealth, more often applying to things than people.
an opulent mansion
Examples of wealthy in a Sentence
He is a wealthy entrepreneur.
the wealthiest nations in the world
Recent Examples on the WebIn it, Ringwald plays Betsy, who’s engaged to be married to Jake (played by Dylan Walsh), a man from a much wealthier family.—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024 The commission decided that a wealthy donor could put money into a trust that then could distribute donations to campaigns — while keeping the original source anonymous.—Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 10 June 2024 Empire Capital, which invests in commercial real estate on behalf of wealthy families, has been actively seeking deals in the recent property-market turmoil.—Richard Eisenberg, Fortune, 10 June 2024 Fortunately for the estranged couple, the luxury housing market is booming, with wealthy home buyers not as concerned about mortgage rates above 7%, CNBC reported in April.—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wealthy
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