Synonyms for

Wealthy

Verb / ˈwelθi: / Another word for wealthy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a lot of money, resources, or assets

Synonyms & similar words

loaded affluent flush moneyed rich affluent prosperous well-to-do moneyed opulent loaded flush well-off comfortable well-heeled well-fixed well-endowed well-provided substantial plush luxurious sumptuous lavish extravagant

Synonyms by register

Formal

affluent prosperous opulent well-to-do

Informal

rich loaded well-off flush

Literary

moneyed fat well-heeled

Antonyms

poor impoverished needy destitute broke penniless indigent

Common collocations

  • wealthy family
  • wealthy nation
  • wealthy individual
  • wealthy investor
  • wealthy area
  • wealthy donor
  • wealthy class

Word family

noun wealth
adjective wealthy
adverb wealthily

Usage note

Wealthy is a common and generally neutral term. It can sometimes imply a very high degree of affluence, bordering on opulent.

Example sentences

  1. My uncle is wealthy and can afford to buy a new car every year.
  2. She inherited a wealthy estate from her grandparents.
  3. The wealthy elite often live in luxurious mansions and travel in private jets.
  4. The wealthy businessman made a large donation to the charity.
  5. The wealthy family went on a trip around the world for a year.

Quotes

  • It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor. - Seneca
  • Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants. - Epictetus
  • Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it's about having a lot of options. - Chris Rock

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