wealthy's
|wealth-y's|
B2
/ˈwɛlθiz/
(wealthy)
rich
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wealthy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'welthe', where 'wel' meant 'well' and '-the' was a suffix forming nouns.
Historical Evolution
'welthe' transformed into the modern English word 'wealthy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having well-being or prosperity', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a lot of money or resources'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
possessive form of 'wealthy', indicating something belonging to or associated with wealthy people.
The wealthy's influence on politics is significant.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 21:20