English · Adjectives
wealthy
/ˈwel.θi/
[/ˈwel.θi/]
rich, affluent
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having a great amount of money, property, or valuable things.
Example
The wealthy investor owns several homes in different countries around the world.
The wealthy investor owns several homes in different countries around the world.
Etymology
From 'wealth' (Middle English 'welthe', from 'wele' well-being) plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
A slightly more formal synonym for rich.