Meaning of wealthy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    wealthy

    Definitions

    1. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

    Examples

    • « an affluent banker »
    • « a speculator flush with cash »
    • « not merely rich but loaded »
    • « moneyed aristocrats »
    • « wealthy corporations »

    Synonyms

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