wealthy
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a lot of money, land, or expensive possessions.
adj.possessing a large amount of money, property, or other valuable assets.
Simple“He became a wealthy businessman after his software company was sold.”
In context“The wealthy investors gathered to discuss the new infrastructure project, confident that their capital would yield significant long-term returns.”
UsageOften used to describe a person's long-term status rather than just having cash on hand.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.having a large amount of something good or useful.
adj.characterized by abundance or profusion in quality or quantity.
Simple“The region is wealthy in natural resources like oil and minerals.”
In context“The novel provides a wealthy description of life in the nineteenth century, capturing every detail of the social hierarchy.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'in'.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.people who have a lot of money, when talked about as a group.
n.referring to affluent people collectively as a social class.
Simple“The government is considering new taxes that would only affect the wealthy.”
In context“Sociologists often study how the wealthy maintain their influence across generations through private education and exclusive social networks.”
UsageUsed with 'the' to function as a plural noun.
“The statue was paid for by a wealthy couple who live nearby.”
“Although the United States spends more on health care than any other wealthy country, Americans often face greater challenges when it comes to access and affordability.”