affluently

/ˈæf.lu.ənt.li/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈæf.lu.ənt.li/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈa-ˌflü-ənt-lē, -flə-wənt-, also a-ˈflü- or ə-/ (ame, mw)

affluently — adverb

1. in a manner that involves spending large amounts of money on expensive things, s

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a manner that involves spending large amounts of money on expensive things, such as homes, clothes, or travel, so that your lifestyle clearly shows you have plenty of money

例句

The Watanabe family lived affluently in a large house by the sea.

collocation: live affluently + location

Aiko dressed affluently for the charity gala, wearing a silk gown and diamond earrings.

collocation: dress affluently + occasion

同義詞
  • richly

    more common and can also mean 'fully' or 'abundantly' beyond just money

  • lavishly

    emphasises generous or excessive spending, often on gifts or hospitality

  • luxuriously

    focuses on comfort and physical richness of surroundings

  • opulently

    highlights grand, showy wealth in appearance and decoration

反義詞
  • poorly

    in a way that lacks money or resources

  • frugally

    in a careful, money-saving manner

用法筆記

Commonly used with verbs describing lifestyle choices (live, dress, entertain, decorate) rather than abstract or emotional actions.

常見錯誤

❌He lives in an affluently neighbourhood.
✅He lives in an affluent neighbourhood.
💡'Affluent' is an adjective to describe nouns; 'affluently' is an adverb to describe actions.
❌The cake was affluently decorated with icing.
✅The cake was richly decorated with icing.
💡'Affluently' is used for lifestyle and spending, not for descriptions of food or abstract things.