affluence — the state of having a great deal of money; wealth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of having a great deal of money; wealth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæfluəns/
Example Sentences
- His sudden affluence after winning the lottery made all his relatives mysteriously friendly.
- The company's affluence allowed them to hire a chef just to make coffee.
- Despite their affluence, the family remained humble and generous to others.
affluence
NOUN[/ˈæfluəns/]
the state of having a great deal of money; wealth
The new mansion overflows with affluence, from marble floors to crystal chandeliers.
Rich man's flu shoots golden coins - that's affluence!
Where affluence meets confluence, influence flows
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'affluentia' meaning 'abundance' or 'flowing toward,' derived from the verb 'affluere' (to flow toward). The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to/toward) with 'fluere' (to flow).
Breakdown
ad- (to/toward) + flu (flow) + -ence (state/condition) = affluence (state of abundant wealth flowing in)
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📝Examples
“His sudden affluence after winning the lottery made all his relatives mysteriously friendly.”
“The company's affluence allowed them to hire a chef just to make coffee.”
“Despite their affluence, the family remained humble and generous to others.”
“The area's growing affluence has attracted many luxury brands to open stores.”
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