wealthy
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈwɛɫθi// UK //wˈɛlθi// wealthy
adj. having a lot of money, property, or valuable things. You use this to describe people or countries that are very rich.
adj. possessing a large amount of money, property, or other valuable assets. Often used to describe socioeconomic status or the abundance of resources within a specific region.
He comes from a wealthy family in the city.
The government is introducing new taxes that specifically target wealthy property owners to fund public schools.
While the nation is statistically wealthy, the uneven distribution of resources means that many citizens still struggle to access basic healthcare services.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun or a predicative adjective after a linking verb.