Affluency

Pronunciation: /əˈflu.ən.si/

Definitions of affluency

noun the state of having a great deal of money; wealth

Example Sentences

A1 She dreams of affluency and living in a big house one day.

A2 The family's affluency allowed them to take luxurious vacations every year.

B1 The businessman's affluency was evident in the expensive cars he drove.

B2 The neighborhood's affluency was reflected in the high property prices.

C1 The country's affluency has led to an increase in consumer spending.

C2 Her affluency was the result of years of hard work and smart investments.

Examples of affluency in a Sentence

formal The country's economic growth has led to an increase in affluency among its citizens.

informal His sudden affluency came as a surprise to everyone who knew him.

slang She's living the high life now, all that affluency has gone to her head.

figurative In the world of art, affluency can be measured by the value of the collector's acquisitions.

Grammatical Forms of affluency

• plural: affluencies
• comparative: more affluent
• superlative: most affluent
• present tense: affluences
• future tense: will be affluent
• perfect tense: have been affluent
• continuous tense: is being affluent
• singular: affluency
• positive degree: affluent
• infinitive: to affluent
• gerund: affluencing
• participle: affluenced

Origin and Evolution of affluency

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affluency' is derived from the Latin word 'affluens' which means 'abounding in wealth'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the state of being wealthy or having an abundance of resources, the term 'affluency' has evolved to also encompass the concept of a high standard of living and material comfort.