affluent

[ af-loo-uhntor, often, uh-floo- ]

adjective

1. having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich:

   an affluent person.

2. abounding in anything; abundant.

   Synonyms: teeming

3. flowing freely:

   an affluent fountain.

noun

1. a tributary stream.
2. an affluent person:

   a luxurious resort appealing to young affluents.

affluent

/ ˈæflʊənt /

adjective

1. rich; wealthy
2. abundant; copious
3. flowing freely

noun

1. archaic.
   a tributary stream

Other Words From

• afflu·ent·ly adverb
• non·afflu·ent adjective
• sub·afflu·ent adjective
• sub·afflu·ent·ly adverb
• super·afflu·ent adjective
• super·afflu·ent·ly adverb
• un·afflu·ent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of affluent¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin affluent- (stem of affluēns “rich”; originally present participle of affluere ), equivalent to af- af- + flu- “flow” + -ent -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of affluent¹

C15: from Latin affluent-, present participle of affluere to flow towards, from fluere to flow

Synonym Study

See rich.

Example Sentences

Though the series was never a massive ratings hit, it was popular with the kind of affluent, educated professionals it portrayed, and sparked lively debate about the shifting values of the “Me” generation.

From Los Angeles Times

The 68-year-old landed in the city on the morning of 16 November and took a taxi to his hotel in the affluent suburb of Hurlingham.

From BBC

"The study demonstrates the impact of preschool education services beyond economic status," explains Professor Côté, noting that the best services are often in affluent neighborhoods.

From Science Daily

However, Stutzman contended that the argument failed to resonate with suburban women in affluent areas such as Orange County as much as Democrats expected it to.

From Los Angeles Times

College requires debt unless you have the private head start of affluent parents.

From Salon

Related Words

• moneyed
• prosperous
• rich
• upscale
• well-off
• well-to-do