wealthy
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈwɛlθi/
KK: /ˈwɛlθi/
adjective
Definition
Having a lot of money or valuable possessions; rich.
Example
The wealthy family donated a large sum to the charity.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: wealthier
Superlative: wealthiest
Conversation
Did you hear about the new restaurant that just opened downtown?
Yeah, I heard it's owned by a really wealthy family.
That makes sense; they probably have the funds to make it nice.
For sure! It's always exciting to see wealthy people invest in our community.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
affluent
opulent
rich
Antonyms
poor
impoverished
needy
noun
Definition
A group of people who have a lot of money and valuable possessions.
Example
The wealthy often have access to exclusive opportunities and resources.
Conversation
Have you noticed how the wealthy often live in different neighborhoods?
Yeah, it's like they have their own exclusive areas.
I wonder what it's like to be part of that wealthy lifestyle.
Root Explanation
Wealthy → It is formed from "wealth" (from Old English *wela*, meaning well-being or prosperity) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "wealthy" describes someone characterized by well-being or prosperity.
Memory Tip
Think of 'wealth' as representing well-being or prosperity, and remember that 'wealthy' means someone who is characterized by having that prosperity.
Visually Confused Words
unwealthy
wreathy
healthy
walth
subwealthy
weathery
stealthy