adj
Uncommon
affluent
AF-loo-uhnt
Affluent (adj) means having a lot of money or material wealth. Example: “They grew up in an affluent suburb outside the city.”
adj
1
Having a lot of money or material wealth.
"They grew up in an affluent suburb outside the city."
"The affluent members of the club funded the new sports hall."
noun
1
A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
"The river gathers strength from several affluents before reaching the sea."
How to use affluent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRich or well-off; less commonly, a stream feeding into a bigger river.
Common mistake
Don’t confuse with "effluent," which means wastewater or sewage — a very different word despite the similar spelling.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
an affluent neighbourhood
affluent lifestyle
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Word forms
- Plural
- affluents
- Comparative
- more affluent
- Superlative
- most affluent
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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.
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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.
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