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adj

wealthy

WEHL-thee
adj
1
Having a great deal of money or property; rich.
"A wealthy investor bought the old mansion and restored it."
noun
1
Rich people collectively, used with "the."
"A tax break aimed mainly at the wealthy."

How to Use Wealthy

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In plain EnglishHaving a lot of money or valuable possessions.

Easily confused with

Word Forms

wealthier comparative, more wealthy comparative, wealthies plural, Wealthys plural, Wealthies plural, wealthiest superlative, most wealthy superlative

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