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
Learner’s notesIn 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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A _____ investor bought the old mansion and restored it.