affluently
|af-flu-ent-ly|
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/ˈæfluəntli/
(affluent)
wealthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affluent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'affluens,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'fluere' meant 'to flow.'
Historical Evolution
'affluens' transformed into the French word 'affluent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affluent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flowing towards,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wealthy or prosperous.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is wealthy or prosperous.
They lived affluently in a large mansion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41