wealthy
/ˈwelθi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwelθi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwel-thē also ˈwelt-thē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈwel.θi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwel.θi/ (ame, ipa)
wealthy — adjective
- wealthypositive
- wealthiercomparative
- wealthiestsuperlative
1. A wealthy person, family, or community has a large amount of money and valuable
A wealthy person, family, or community has a large amount of money and valuable things, so they live very comfortably.
The Tanaka family became wealthy after their small bakery grew into a national chain.
become wealthy + [reason/cause]
Théo inherited a large house from his wealthy grandmother, who had saved for decades.
Jin opened a school in his hometown using money from several wealthy local business owners.
Aoi grew up in a wealthy neighborhood where every house had a swimming pool.
Dario's wealthy uncle paid for his college education and helped him start a company.
- rich
the most common word; less formal and used in a wider range of contexts
- affluent
more formal; suggests an upper-class lifestyle and social standing
- well-off
informal; suggests comfort rather than extreme wealth
- prosperous
focuses on ongoing financial success and economic growth
文法句型
be wealthy
become wealthy
wealthy + noun
用法筆記
Wealthy is slightly more formal than rich and often describes a long-established financial situation rather than a recent gain.
常見錯誤
wealthy — noun
1. People considered together as a social group because they own a great deal of mo
People considered together as a social group because they own a great deal of money and property.
The wealthy in this city often donate large sums to arts organizations and libraries.
the wealthy + [plural verb]
Élise works at a charity that helps elderly people who were once among the wealthy.
The gap between the wealthy and everyone else has grown in recent years.
Esteban argued that the wealthy should pay higher taxes to support better public schools.
Hugo's documentary examines how the wealthy use their influence to shape government policy.
- the rich
the most common alternative; slightly less formal
- the affluent
more formal; emphasizes high social status
文法句型
the wealthy + [plural verb]
用法筆記
Always used with 'the' as a collective noun referring to wealthy people in general. Takes a plural verb: 'the wealthy are', not 'the wealthy is'.