Synonyms for

Riches

Verb / ˈrɪtʃʌz / / ˈrɪtʃɪz / Another word for riches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large amount of money or valuable possessions; wealth

Synonyms & similar words

wealth richpeople poorpeople rich poor wealth fortune prosperity affluence opulence luxury treasure abundance plenty bounty store assets worth property pelf mammon money coin currency cash

Synonyms by register

Formal

wealth affluence prosperity opulence

Informal

dough loot moolah bucks gelt

Literary

treasures fortune abundance

Antonyms

poverty destitution penury need want scarcity lack

Common collocations

  • great riches
  • immense riches
  • vast riches
  • riches and wealth
  • riches to rags
  • riches of nature
  • material riches

Word family

noun richness
adjective rich

Usage note

Riches often refers to great wealth, especially in a material sense. It can also be used metaphorically to describe abundance in non-material things.

Example sentences

  1. Her family's riches allowed them to travel the world.
  2. The man became obsessed with acquiring more riches.
  3. The king's riches were on display in the castle's treasure room.
  4. Some people believe that true riches come from experiences rather than material possessions.
  5. The thief stole the woman's riches and fled the country.

Quotes

  • The only way not to think about money is to have a great deal of it.
  • The greatest wealth is to live content with little.
  • The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money.

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