Definitions

wealthy

[wel-thee] / ˈwɛl θi /

ADJECTIVE

rich; having a lot of money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affluent independent moneyed prosperous upscale well-heeled well-off well-to-do

WEAK

booming comfortable fat-cat having it made in the money loaded made of money of independent means opulent pecunious rolling in it substantial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destitute poor

WEAK

deprived lacking needy poverty-stricken wanting

Example Sentences

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Wealthy buyers—and their kids—could be behind the bump.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Wealthy investors are now obsessed with losing, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Wealthy clients are turning to the banks for “tax-harvesting” trades that have soared in popularity and other sophisticated moves that can be challenging to set up on their own, Schorr says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Wealthy individuals are moving to Florida for significant tax savings, as the state has no income, estate, or inheritance taxes.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Wealthy, old-money, Cuban, Miami, parties with his sister: he loved them.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

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