Definition

In a manner that shows great wealth or affluence.

Example

They lived wealthily in a large mansion with luxurious amenities.

Conversation

Did you see how that family moved in next door?

Yeah, they seem to live quite wealthily compared to the rest of us.

I wonder what they do for a living.

Must be something impressive if they can afford that house!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wealthily → It is formed from "wealth" (from Old English *wela*, meaning well-being or prosperity) and "-ily" (a suffix forming adverbs, meaning in a manner of). The word "wealthily" means in a manner that pertains to wealth or prosperity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wealth' as a state of prosperity, and remember that 'wealthily' describes how one behaves or lives in a prosperous manner.

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