adjective
affluent
AF-loo-unt/ˈæfluənt/
Having abundant money and resources.
The affluent homeowner stands beside her luxury car at the entrance to her substantial house.
Etymology
The pieces convey “flowing toward,” an image that developed into abundance. English first used the word for things present in plenty, then specifically for abundant wealth or possessions.
In context
Gorsa was born in 1859 into an affluent Parisian family. His father, Antoan Chiso, was a retired legal official who'd made a lot of money as a property speculator
More examples
- The program attracted affluent donors.
- She grew up in an affluent household.
- The town became more affluent as its industries expanded.
Forms
affluent · more affluent · most affluent
affluence noun — abundant wealth
Similar words
- wealthy
- Wealthy is the general term; affluent often describes comfortable abundance in a household or community.
- prosperous
- Prosperous suggests success and flourishing; affluent emphasizes available wealth and resources.