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Affluently: meaning, definitions and examples

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affluently

 

[ ˈæfluəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of living

Affluently describes a manner of living characterized by wealth and luxury. It indicates an abundance of material possessions and financial resources, often associated with a comfortable and lavish lifestyle.

Synonyms

opulently, prosperously, sumptuously, wealthily

Examples of usage

  • They lived affluently in a mansion.
  • The family affluently traveled the world each year.
  • She dressed affluently, showcasing designer brands.
  • He spoke affluently about his travels and investments.

Translations

Translations of the word "affluently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afluente

🇮🇳 समृद्धिपूर्वक

🇩🇪 wohlhabend

🇮🇩 secara makmur

🇺🇦 заможно

🇵🇱 zamożnie

🇯🇵 裕福に

🇫🇷 aisément

🇪🇸 afluentemente

🇹🇷 refah içinde

🇰🇷 부유하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مريح

🇨🇿 zámožně

🇸🇰 zámožne

🇨🇳 富裕地

🇸🇮 prebivalno

🇮🇸 veldur

🇰🇿 байлықпен

🇬🇪 მდიდრედ

🇦🇿 xeyirxahlıqla

🇲🇽 afluentemente

Etymology

The word 'affluently' comes from the Latin 'affluens', which is the present participle of 'affluere', meaning 'to flow towards'. The prefix 'ad-' indicates direction, while 'fluere' means 'to flow', creating a combined meaning of flowing towards something in abundance. The concept has evolved over time, emerging in Middle English as 'affluence' to describe a state of abundance and wealth. By the late 15th century, the term began to be used more broadly to relate to both material wealth and well-being. The adverbial form 'affluently' reflects this idea, emphasizing the manner in which wealth is typically manifested or displayed in one's lifestyle. Over the centuries, 'affluently' has become synonymous with a luxurious way of life, often used to describe those who enjoy significant financial resources.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,056, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.