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
- (countable) A great amount; an abundance or plenty.
- (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
- wealths
- wealthe
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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