WELL-OFF Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

well-off

adjective

ˈwel-ˈȯf

Definition of well-off

as in wealthy

having goods, property, or money in abundance a well-off couple adopted the baby

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Recent Examples of well-off And many of the ones who can certainly can’t afford not to sell if some well-off New Yorkers, or techsters from Silicon Valley, or Hollywood types want to give them a month of bills for their tickets. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 June 2026 Kyiv has focused many of its attacks on refineries and storage facilities supplying gas to Moscow’s residents, likely looking to impose as big of a cost on Russia’s most influential and well-off populace. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2026 The Kims were considered well-off in North Korea, where international humanitarian organizations estimate more than half the population lives in poverty. — Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026 Communities such as Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy and Rochester Hills remain relatively well-off, with some of the highest scores on the county’s socioeconomic index. — Grigoris Argeros, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-off

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Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Some wealthy suburbs were too small for the MoneyLion ranking.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of wealthy

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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.

— Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

Definition of rich

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Raised in an affluent suburb in Marin County, Siebel Newsom, 52, grew up in privilege.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Walmart The superstore stock has plenty of runway as Walmart 's efforts to court more affluent consumers begin to pay off, according to Bank of America.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of affluent

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