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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Citigroup is establishing a way for its wealthy and institutional clients to trade shares of private companies through a blockchain, a venture it hopes will be adopted by other banks across Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The wealthy don’t get richer despite the frenzy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The development group bought its land from numerous wealthy companies and families who claimed ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And unlike many wealthy self-funders, Steyer did not leap into a campaign as a political neophyte who assumed their business skills would translate into being an effective elected official.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Jefferson’s fortunes took a great leap when he, like George Washington, married a wealthy widow.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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