superrich
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌrɪtʃ//
KK: /ˈsuːpərˌrɪtʃ/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that has a lot of money or wealth, often more than most people.
Example
The superrich often have access to exclusive events and luxury goods.
Conversation
I heard that guy from the news is superrich now.
Yeah, it’s crazy how some people can make so much money.
I wonder what it’s like to be superrich and not worry about bills.
Must be nice! They could buy anything they want without a second thought.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wealthy
affluent
opulent
Antonyms
poor
impoverished
destitute
noun
Definition
A term used to describe a group of people who have an extremely high amount of wealth.
Example
Only the superrich are able to afford trips to that resort.
Conversation
Have you seen how the superrich live?
Yeah, it's pretty wild! They have so much money.
I can't believe only the superrich can afford those luxury cars.
Root Explanation
Superrich → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "rich" (from Old English "rice", meaning wealthy or powerful). The word "superrich" means extremely wealthy or having wealth that is above the norm.
Memory Tip
Think of 'super-' meaning 'above' and 'rich' meaning 'wealthy' — so superrich describes someone who is extremely wealthy.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.