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Affluent

Adjective / ˈæflu:ʌnt / Another word for affluent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wealthy or rich; having a lot of money or possessions.

Synonyms & similar words

confluent flush wealthy distributary moneyed loaded feeder tributary wealthy rich prosperous well-to-do loaded well-off moneyed opulent comfortable well-heeled flush well-endowed well-fixed well-supplied abundant plentiful luxuriant sumptuous lavish high-end

Synonyms by register

Formal

wealthy prosperous well-to-do rich

Informal

well-off loaded well-heeled moneyed

Literary

opulent sumptuous lavish

Antonyms

poor impoverished needy destitute penniless broke indigent

Common collocations

  • affluent society
  • affluent neighborhood
  • affluent lifestyle
  • affluent family
  • affluent area
  • affluent country
  • affluent population

Word family

noun affluence
adverb affluently

Usage note

Often used to describe a society or group of people rather than an individual. It implies a high standard of living and material comfort.

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Example sentences

  1. The family was very affluent and could afford to travel to exotic locations.
  2. The company was so affluent that it donated a lot of money to charity.
  3. The affluent guests at the party were all wearing designer clothes.
  4. The affluent businessman drove a fancy sports car.
  5. She grew up in an affluent family and never had to worry about money.

Quotes

  • The affluent society, with relentless single-minded energy, is turning our cities, most of suburbia and most of our roadways into the most affluent slum on earth. - Lewis Mumford
  • The affluent society has built its own walls around itself, and struggles now to see the other America. - Michael Harrington
  • The affluent worker is more interested in quality of work and time off, not just money. - Paul Hawken

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