Word
wealthy
US/ˈwɛɫθi/
UK/wˈɛlθi/
In Japanese
wealthy; rich; affluent
早寝、早起きは人を健康に、富裕に、賢明にする。
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Tatoeba
rich; wealthy; affluent
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR. All sources.
Definitions
01having a lot of money
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having a lot of money, land, or expensive possessions.
adj. possessing a large amount of money, property, or other valuable assets.
“He became a wealthy businessman after his software company was sold.”
“The wealthy investors gathered to discuss the new infrastructure project, confident that their capital would yield significant long-term returns.”
Usage
Often used to describe a person's long-term status rather than just having cash on hand.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02abundant or rich in quality
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. having a large amount of something good or useful.
adj. characterized by abundance or profusion in quality or quantity.
“The region is wealthy in natural resources like oil and minerals.”
“The novel provides a wealthy description of life in the nineteenth century, capturing every detail of the social hierarchy.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'in'.
03rich people as a group
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. people who have a lot of money, when talked about as a group.
n. referring to affluent people collectively as a social class.
“The government is considering new taxes that would only affect the wealthy.”
“Sociologists often study how the wealthy maintain their influence across generations through private education and exclusive social networks.”
Usage
Used with 'the' to function as a plural noun.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “wealthy” in context.
Verb
01. become wealthy
“She worked hard for twenty years to become wealthy enough to retire early.”
verb + adj
02. remain wealthy
“Despite the economic crash, the dynasty managed to remain wealthy.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. wealthy and powerful
“The meeting was attended by the most wealthy and powerful figures in the industry.”
adj + and + adj
Noun
04. wealthy individuals
“The charity relies on donations from wealthy individuals to fund its research.”
adj + noun
05. wealthy nations
“Wealthy nations have a responsibility to help developing countries reduce carbon emissions.”
adj + noun
06. wealthy neighborhood
“They moved to a wealthy neighborhood with private security and large gardens.”
adj + noun
Adverb
07. extremely wealthy
“The family became extremely wealthy after their tech company went public.”
adv + adj
08. fabulously wealthy
“He lives a life of luxury, surrounded by fabulously wealthy friends.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“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.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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