wealthy

adjective

ˈwel-thē 

 also  ˈwelt-thē

wealthier; wealthiest

1

: having wealth : very affluent

2

: characterized by abundance : ample

wealthily

ˈwel-thə-lē 

adverb

wealthiness

ˈwel-thē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• affluent
• deep-pocketed
• fat
• fat-cat
• flush
• loaded
• moneyed
• monied
• opulent
• rich
• silk-stocking
• well-endowed
• well-fixed
• well-heeled
• well-off
• well-to-do

Choose the Right Synonym for wealthy

rich, wealthy, affluent, opulent mean having goods, property, and money in abundance.

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 Web

Santa Clara County encompasses Santa Clara, San Jose and its wealthy suburbs, like Milpitas and Los Gatos, as well as Mountain View, Stanford, Palo Alto, down to Gilroy in the south. —Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Prosecutors alleged the brothers killed their wealthy parents for financial gain. —Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024

The average number of works owned by wealthy collectors worldwide is 44, according to the survey. —Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024

Harris has pledged to extend most of the cuts but to raise tax rates on the very wealthiest Americans and on wealthy corporations. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wealthy

• the wealthy

Kids Definition

wealthy

adjective

ˈwel-thē 

wealthier; wealthiest

1

: having wealth : rich

2

: marked by plenty : abundant

wealthiness

-thē-nəs 

noun