Well-Off

Pronunciation: /wɛl-ɔf/

Definitions of well-off

adjective having plenty of money or possessions; wealthy

Example Sentences

A1 She is well-off because she has a good job.

A2 The well-off family lives in a large house.

B1 Being well-off allows them to travel often.

B2 The well-off businessman donated a large sum to charity.

C1 Despite being well-off, she prefers a simple lifestyle.

C2 The well-off couple invested in multiple properties for their retirement.

Examples of well-off in a Sentence

formal The well-off family lived in a luxurious mansion in the countryside.

informal The well-off couple always vacation in exotic locations.

slang The well-off dude drives a fancy sports car around town.

figurative She may seem well-off on the outside, but she's struggling with personal issues.

Grammatical Forms of well-off

• past tense: was well-off
• plural: well-offs
• comparative: better-off
• superlative: best-off
• present tense: is well-off
• future tense: will be well-off
• perfect tense: has been well-off
• continuous tense: is being well-off
• singular: well-off
• positive degree: well-off
• infinitive: to be well-off
• gerund: being well-off
• participle: well-off

Origin and Evolution of well-off

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'well-off' originated from Middle English, where 'well' meant 'in a good or satisfactory manner' and 'off' meant 'away, distant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'well-off' has come to mean having abundant wealth or being prosperous, shifting from its original meaning of being in a good or satisfactory state.