well-to-do — Having sufficient wealth to live comfortably; prosperous and financially secure. Belonging to the upper-middle or upper class.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having sufficient wealth to live comfortably; prosperous and financially secure. Belonging to the upper-middle or upper class.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌwɛl tə ˈdu/
Example Sentences
- My well-to-do neighbor bought a yacht just to use it as a floating garage for his jet ski.
- The well-to-do students at the private school complain that their allowance is only $500 a week.
- She grew up in a well-to-do household and received the best education money could buy.
well-to-do
ADJECTIVE[/ˌwɛl tə ˈdu/]
Having sufficient wealth to live comfortably; prosperous and financially secure. Belonging to the upper-middle or upper class.
Having sufficient wealth to live comfortably; prosperous and financially secure. Belonging to the upper-middle or upper class.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the 14th century combination of 'well' (in good condition) and 'to do' (to perform or manage). Originally meant 'able to do things well,' but gradually shifted to mean 'doing well financially' or wealthy.
Breakdown
well (in good condition/successfully) + to do (to manage/perform) = managing one's affairs successfully, especially financially
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📝Examples
“My well-to-do neighbor bought a yacht just to use it as a floating garage for his jet ski.”
“The well-to-do students at the private school complain that their allowance is only $500 a week.”
“She grew up in a well-to-do household and received the best education money could buy.”
“The well-to-do businessman donated generously to local charities.”
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