affluent

adjective
UK: /ˈæfluːənt/
US: /ˈæfluːfluːənt/

  1. Having a lot of money, possessions, or other valuable things.

    1. They live in an affluent suburb near the city center. [ ] [ ]
    2. Only the most affluent families can afford such expensive vacations. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to rich people or rich areas.

    1. The affluent lifestyle is often portrayed in movies and on TV. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our affluent society has created a large gap between rich and poor. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prosperous opulent rich wealthy
affluent noun

  1. A tributary stream; a stream that flows into a larger river or lake.

    1. The affluent flowed into the main river after the heavy rains. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several small affluent streams contribute to the lake's water supply. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "affluent" in English means: Having a lot of money, possessions, or other valuable things., Relating to rich people or rich areas..

The phonetic transcription of "affluent" is /ˈæfluːənt/ in British English and /ˈæfluːfluːənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "affluent": prosperous, opulent, rich, wealthy.

Example usage of "affluent": "They live in an affluent suburb near the city center.". More examples on the page.