Wealthy meaning in English

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Definition

wealthy: rich, prosperous, affluent, well-off, comfortable, opulent, loaded adjective
wealth: riches, fortune, prosperity, affluence, funds noun

Examples

  • "It could be quite substantial - my grandfather was very wealthy."
  • "You're one of the wealthiest men in the country!"
  • "Anyhow, now that you're a wealthy person, I've been considering your future."
  • "The world's oldest population is also one of the wealthiest, and they're ready to spend money on looking younger."
  • "Our recap will show you just how deranged this wealthy weirdo has become!"
  • "After all, you deserve the best treatment that only a very wealthy sub-section of the population can afford."
  • "I am wealthy but rather lonely."
  • "Just think about this: Pilkington Perfumes can make you a wealthy man, and your friend will have all the steaks he can eat."
  • "Brian : If you must know, Bruno, the captain has just discovered buried treasure and now I'm wealthy beyond my wildest dreams.."
Exercise 1
In his report, Enrique talks about a golf tournament. What does he say about it?

There may be more than one correct answer!
In his report, Enrique talks about a golf tournament. What does he say about it?

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct. The tournament is described as a "Pro-Am", meaning that both professional and non-professional golfers (amateurs) are allowed to enter the contest. This is confirmed as we learn that the winner was "an amateur golfer", and he defeated "over fifty professionals taking part in the tournament".
This is a true statement. Enrique tells us that there has been "a major surprise", and that Cashman's victory "shocked the world". Both of these statements tell us that Cashman was an unexpected winner.
This is a true statement. We are told that Cashman, the winner of the tournament, is "a millionaire investment banker", meaning that he possesses millions of dollars. "Wealthy" shares a similar meaning with "rich". Moira makes a point of saying "The rich get richer, eh, Brent?", implying that Cashman already had a lot of money before winning this big prize.
This statement is untrue. Enrique reports that it is "an amateur golfer named Terrance Cashman" who won the tournament. This statement tells us that the winner is not a famous professional golfer. In fact, we are told that the winner earns his living as an "investment banker".
Exercise 2
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, according to Yoni's email.

There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, according to Yoni's email.

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is true. Yoni tells us that "If there is anything I cannot stand it's filthy teeth". He also writes that all potential housemates "must brush (their) teeth at least twice a day". Brushing one's teeth is a form of personal hygiene, and very important!
This is a false statement. Yoni writes in his email "I could continue to live alone but I've realized that life is much better when it's shared with people who are conscious." He also describes himself as "wealthy", which shares a similar meaning with "rich": Yoni is not too poor to pay for this house alone.
This is a true statement. Yoni writes that he has "had several (roommates) over the past 3 months that did not work out so well". The expression "(it) didn't work out so well" is a subtle way of saying that things went wrong, and the situation was unhappy.
This statement is false. Yoni describes himself as "a single straight male". A "male" is a "man", not a "woman". The term "single" means "unmarried" or "without a partner", and "straight" means "heterosexual" in this context.
Exercise 3
Fill in the blanks below with appropriate terms from Yoni's email!

First, find the term which means "rich":
My family is very . We won the lottery last year.

The next word means "quite":
I'm tired, so I think I'll have a nap.

Now we're looking for the term meaning to "regulations" or "laws":
I'm an expert on the of football.
Fill in the blanks below with appropriate terms from Yoni's email!

First, find the term which means "rich":
My family is very wealthy 1. We won the lottery last year.

The next word means "quite":
I'm rather 2 tired, so I think I'll have a nap.

Now we're looking for the term meaning to "regulations" or "laws":
I'm an expert on the rules 3 of football.
1 wealthy: "Wealthy" is the right answer: it shares a similar meaning with "rich". Both of these terms refer to somebody who has a lot of money, and they are the opposite of "poor". Another example: "I'd like to find a wealthy old man to marry".
2 rather: "Rather" is the answer we were looking for here. If you are "rather hungry", you are quite hungry. Another example: "I was rather surprised to learn that my best friend used to be a man".
3 rules: "Rules" is the correct term here. The "rules (of a game)" are the directions or regulations which everyone should follow. Here's another example: "I've invented a new rule at school: all the boys must wear skirts".
Exercise 4
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Brian tells Hannah, "my grandfather insisted that I be married before receiving the inheritance." Brian has to be married to a "lady". Hannah offers to "pretend" to be his wife, in order for Brian to receive his inheritance.
This is a true statement. Brian says that his grandfather "was very wealthy". To be "wealthy" is to have a lot of money, and is synonymous with "rich".
This is incorrect. Brian says that his grandfather has "passed away". To "pass away" (American English, "to pass") is "to cease to exist", or "to die".
Exercise 5
Near the end of the dialogue, Sam Shadetree says "I suppose I've put on a few pounds".
What does he mean by this?
Near the end of the dialogue, Sam Shadetree says "I suppose I've put on a few pounds".
What does he mean by this?
Sam's idiom refers to the fact that he has gotten heavier or "gained weight" since that last time he saw Bruno, however he is not expressing that he can wait to eat.
Although the subject of this dialogue is money, Sam is not referring to money when he makes this statement, but rather he is saying that he has gotten heavier since he last met with Bruno. "To earn money" is to make money, or acquire it (by working).
Although the subject of this dialogue is money, Sam is not referring to money when he makes this statement, but rather he is saying that he has gotten heavier since he last met with Bruno.
Although the subject of this dialogue is money, Sam is not referring to money when he makes this statement, but rather he is saying that he has gotten heavier since he last met with Bruno. A "wealthy" person is rich, or has money.
The idiom Sam uses, "I suppose I have put on a few pounds" is a common one (in both British and American English) which means "I suppose I have gained weight", or gotten heavier. Sam uses the expression "We've all got to eat", meaning that everybody needs to earn money to put food on the table. Bruno then makes a play on words by saying "it looks like you're eating quite well", which is both a reference to Sam's corpulence as well as his wealth. Finally Sam admits that he has "put on a few pounds".

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