ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wealth

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /wɛlθ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Wealth is a noun meaning (uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.

Meaning

(uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A great amount; an abundance or plenty.
  2. (uncountable, obsolete) Prosperity; well-being; happiness.

Example Sentences

Money talks, but true wealth whispers.
She brings a wealth of knowledge to the project.
Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
I once did lend my body for his wealth, / Which, but for him that had your husband's ring, / Had quite miscarried: […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for wealth

Depending on context, synonyms include abundance, affluence, cheese, ease, fortune, Mammon.

Antonyms for wealth

Common opposites include poverty, impoverishment, poorness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include riches, wealthiness, rich, wealthy, richness, prosperous.

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