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affluent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæfluənt/

affluent means: Having a lot of money and a comfortable life.

adjective

RICHC1

Having a lot of money and a comfortable life.

  • They live in an affluent neighborhood.
  • Affluent families often own several cars.
  • The town has become more affluent.

Similar words: wealthy, rich, well-off

Opposites: poor

Common phrases: affluent families, affluent neighborhood, affluent society

COMFORTABLY OFFC1

Having enough money and possessions to live comfortably, without being extremely rich.

  • They were affluent enough to travel regularly.
  • Her parents were moderately affluent shopkeepers.
  • The household became affluent after years of saving.

Similar words: well-off, comfortable, prosperous

Opposites: poor

Common phrases: moderately affluent, affluent household

noun

WEALTHY PERSONC2

A person who has a lot of money.

  • The survey interviewed an affluent from each district.
  • The affluent can afford these expensive homes.
  • Advertisements aimed at affluents filled the magazine.

Similar words: rich person

Common phrases: an affluent, the affluent

Questions about affluent

What does affluent mean?

Having a lot of money and a comfortable life.

What is affluent in other languages?

Türkçe: zengin · Español: rico · Français: riche · Deutsch: wohlhabend · Italiano: ricco · 日本語: 裕福な

How do you pronounce affluent?

It is pronounced /ˈæfluənt/.

How do you use affluent in a sentence?

They live in an affluent neighborhood. Affluent families often own several cars.

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