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affluent

 

[ ˈæflʊənt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

wealthy

Having a great deal of money; wealthy. Prosperous, thriving.

Synonyms

prosperous, rich, wealthy, well-off

Examples of usage

  • The affluent neighborhood was filled with luxurious mansions.
  • She grew up in an affluent family and never had to worry about money.
  • The country club was exclusive, catering only to the affluent members.
  • The affluent businessman donated a large sum of money to charity.
  • The affluent lifestyle came with its own set of challenges.
Context #2 | Noun

society

An affluent person or group. A wealthy or well-off individual.

Synonyms

elite, privileged, upper class

Examples of usage

  • The affluents of the city were known for their extravagant parties.
  • She mingled with the affluents of society at the gala event.
  • The affluents of the town lived in gated communities.
  • The charity event was attended by the city's affluents.
  • The affluents of the region were influential in local politics.

Translations

Translations of the word "affluent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afluente

🇮🇳 समृद्ध

🇩🇪 wohlhabend

🇮🇩 kaya

🇺🇦 заможний

🇵🇱 zamożny

🇯🇵 裕福な (yūfuku na)

🇫🇷 aisé

🇪🇸 afluente

🇹🇷 zengin

🇰🇷 부유한 (bu-yuhan)

🇸🇦 ثري

🇨🇿 bohatý

🇸🇰 bohatý

🇨🇳 富裕的 (fùyù de)

🇸🇮 bogat

🇮🇸 ríkur

🇰🇿 бай

🇬🇪 მდიდარი (mdidari)

🇦🇿 varlı

🇲🇽 afluente

Etymology

The word 'affluent' originated from the Latin word 'affluēns', which means 'flowing to' or 'abounding in'. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century with the meaning 'flowing freely' or 'abundant'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to wealth and prosperity. In modern usage, 'affluent' is commonly used to describe individuals or areas with a high level of financial success and abundance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,559, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.