# wealthiest

/ˈwɛɫθiəst/ (US) · /wˈɛlθɪəst/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wealthiest
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

having the most money, property, or valuable things compared to everyone else in a group.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'wealthy'; describes the state of possessing the greatest amount of capital, assets, or resources within a specific population.

## Examples

- He is the wealthiest person in our city.
- The wealthiest nations often provide the most significant amount of international aid to developing regions.
- Historical records indicate that the wealthiest merchants in the port city exerted considerable influence over local governance and trade regulations during the fourteenth century.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the most wealthiest" but "the wealthiest" — Wealthiest is already a superlative form; adding 'most' creates a double superlative error.

## Usage notes

- Superlative adjective; typically preceded by the definite article 'the' and followed by a noun or a prepositional phrase defining the group.

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