Wealthy
Example: Wealthy individuals invest in opportunities
Definition
"Wealthy" describes individuals or groups possessing a large amount of money, assets, or valuable resources, enabling them to live comfortably and invest in opportunities. It signifies financial abundance and economic strength beyond basic needs.
Etymology
The word "wealthy" derives from the Old English term "wela," meaning well-being or riches, combined with the suffix "-thy," indicating possession. Over time, "wealthy" evolved to explicitly describe those who have substantial material wealth. Did you know? The root "wela" is related to words like "well" and "welfare," highlighting the connection between wealth and general well-being.
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"Wealthy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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