better-off

[ bet-er-awf, -of ]

adjective

1. being in better circumstances, especially economically:

   Only the better-off nations can afford to send probes into space.

Word History and Origins

Origin of better-off¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Idioms and Phrases

In a more favorable position or financial circumstances. For example, They were better off flying than driving there , or They were better off than most of their neighbors . This phrase is the comparative form of well off . [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

He said that the state pension would rise by £470 in the spring and that pensioners would be better off.

From BBC

“You’re much better off here than in the US right now,” says the 74-year-old in the park before heading off to stretch.

From BBC

"Or are we better off sticking our head down, ploughing on and hopefully putting some things in place that can hopefully make some improvements at regional level and in the pathway, which can benefit us."

From BBC

“If you’re one of the Latino men who work in the construction industry, you were quantifiably better off under the Trump administration.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I think we’ll all just be better off with Trump back.”

From BBC