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wealthier

|wealth-i-er|

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/ˈwɛlθiər/

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/ˈwɛlθiə/

(wealthy)

rich

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
wealthywealthierwealthiestwealthwealthinesswealthierwealthiestwealthily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'wealthy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'welthe', where 'weal' meant 'well-being'.

Historical Evolution

'welthe' transformed into the modern English word 'wealthy' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'well-being or prosperity', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a lot of money or possessions'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

comparative form of 'wealthy', meaning having more wealth than another.

She is wealthier than her neighbors.

Synonyms

richermore affluent

Antonyms

poorer

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Idioms

wealthier than Croesus

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40