Wealthy: meaning, definitions and examples

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wealthy

[ ˈwɛlθi ]

^{Context #1}

describing someone

Having a lot of money, possessions, or resources.

Synonyms

affluent, rich, well-off

Examples of usage

He comes from a wealthy family.
She married a wealthy businessman.

^{Context #2}

describing something

Characterized by a plentiful supply of a particular desirable thing.

Synonyms

abundant, copious, plentiful

Examples of usage

A wealthy source of information.
A wealthy variety of plants.

^{Context #3}

describing food

Rich in a particular nutrient or ingredient.

Synonyms

decadent, indulgent, luxurious

Examples of usage

A wealthy chocolate cake.
A wealthy cream sauce.

Translations

Translations of the word "wealthy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rico

🇮🇳 धनी

🇩🇪 reich

🇮🇩 kaya

🇺🇦 заможний

🇵🇱 bogaty

🇯🇵 裕福 (ゆうふく)

🇫🇷 riche

🇪🇸 rico

🇹🇷 zengin

🇰🇷 부유한

🇸🇦 ثري

🇨🇿 bohatý

🇸🇰 bohatý

🇨🇳 富有 (fùyǒu)

🇸🇮 bogat

🇮🇸 ríkur

🇰🇿 бай

🇬🇪 მდიდარი

🇦🇿 varlı

🇲🇽 rico

Word origin

The word 'wealthy' originated from the Middle English word 'welthi', which meant 'abundantly supplied with resources or possessions'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of wealth has always been associated with prosperity and abundance.