wealthy

adjective
UK: /ˈwelθi/
US: /ˈwelθi/

  1. Having a lot of money and possessions; rich.

    1. He is a wealthy man he owns many companies now.
    2. The wealthy family donated a large sum to the local charity, aiding many people.

  2. Having a plentiful supply of something desirable; abundant in resources.

    1. This town is wealthy in culture and history too.
    2. The region is wealthy in natural resources, attracting investment and development projects.

Synonyms

affluent opulent prosperous well-off rich

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wealthy" in English means: Having a lot of money and possessions; rich., Having a plentiful supply of something desirable; abundant in resources..

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

Synonyms for "wealthy": affluent, opulent, prosperous, well-off, rich.

Example usage of "wealthy": "He is a wealthy man he owns many companies now.". More examples on the page.