Wealthy

Pronunciation: /wɛlθi/

Definitions of wealthy

adjective describing someone who has a lot of money or possessions

Example Sentences

A1 She is a wealthy woman.

A2 The wealthy businessman donated a large sum to charity.

B1 Living in a wealthy neighborhood has its perks.

B2 The wealthy family owned multiple properties around the world.

C1 The wealthy elite often have access to exclusive events and opportunities.

C2 Being wealthy doesn't always guarantee happiness or fulfillment.

Examples of wealthy in a Sentence

formal The wealthy businessman donated a large sum of money to the charity.

informal She comes from a wealthy family and never has to worry about money.

slang That guy is loaded, he's so wealthy he could buy anything he wants.

figurative Her knowledge is a wealthy resource that she generously shares with others.

Grammatical Forms of wealthy

• past tense: wealthed
• plural: wealthies
• comparative: wealthier
• superlative: wealthiest
• present tense: wealth
• future tense: will wealthy
• perfect tense: have wealthed
• continuous tense: is wealthy
• singular: wealthy
• positive degree: wealthy
• infinitive: to wealthy
• gerund: wealthing
• participle: wealthed

Origin and Evolution of wealthy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wealthy' originated from the Old English word 'wealhth', which meant well-being or prosperity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wealthy' evolved to specifically refer to someone who possesses a great deal of money or assets.