wealthy — having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwelθi/
Example Sentences
- The wealthy cat hired a personal chef to prepare gourmet tuna dishes.
- Many wealthy individuals choose to invest in renewable energy projects.
- She comes from a wealthy family but prefers to live modestly.
wealthy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwelθi/]
having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich
She lives a wealthy life surrounded by comfort and abundance.
Even the wealthy must watch for stealthy threats before comfort turns unhealthy.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'welthe', meaning welfare or well-being, which was formed by adding the suffix '-th' to 'weal' (welfare, prosperity). Over time, the semantic range narrowed from general well-being to specifically denote material abundance and riches.
Breakdown
weal (welfare, prosperity) + -th (state, condition) + -y (adjective-forming suffix), literally meaning 'characterized by a state of well-being'.
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📝Examples
“The wealthy cat hired a personal chef to prepare gourmet tuna dishes.”
“Many wealthy individuals choose to invest in renewable energy projects.”
“She comes from a wealthy family but prefers to live modestly.”
“The wealthy penguin bought an iceberg and turned it into a luxury resort.”
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