affluent
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for affluent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having a lot of money or material wealth.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Having a lot of money or material wealth.
“They grew up in an affluent suburb outside the city.”
Opposites
How to use affluent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an affluent neighbourhood
affluent lifestyle
Etymology
From Latin affluens, "flowing toward" or "overflowing," from ad- plus fluere, "to flow" — the wealth sense developed from the image of a plentiful flow of goods.
Full origin of affluent →Frequently asked questions
What does “affluent” mean?
The word “affluent” means having a lot of money or material wealth. In plain terms, rich or well-off; less commonly, a stream feeding into a bigger river.
How do you pronounce “affluent”?
“Affluent” is pronounced AF-loo-uhnt (/ˈæf.lu.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “affluent” in a sentence?
Here is “affluent” used in a sentence: “They grew up in an affluent suburb outside the city.”
What is the opposite of “affluent”?
The opposite of “affluent” — its antonyms — is indigent.
What part of speech is “affluent”?
Depending on how it is used, “affluent” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “affluent” come from?
The word “affluent” comes from Latin. From Latin affluens, "flowing toward" or "overflowing," from ad- plus fluere, "to flow" — the wealth sense developed from the image of a plentiful flow of goods.
Is “affluent” a common word?
“Affluent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “affluent” have?
“Affluent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a lot of money or material wealth.
