What does well-to-do mean?
Well-to-do means Rich, prosperous, financially stable and comfortable..
Well-to-do
/ˌwɛltəˈdu/ · adjective
Meaning
Rich, prosperous, financially stable and comfortable..
Example Sentences
Some philosophers aver that the well-to-do should be taxed at a higher rate than poorer people.
From another point of view, it was a place without a soul. The well-to-do had hearts of stone; the rich were brutally bumptious; the Press, the Municipality, all the public men, were ridiculously, vaingloriously self-satisfied.
There was a single arrivals platform, nearest to King's Cross. The large arch beneath the clock gave access to Hansom carriages clip-clopping up the cobbled ramp from the main gate in Euston Road, directly onto the platform, to meet well-to-do passengers.
Synonyms for well-to-do
Antonyms for well-to-do
Related Words
Word Forms
- more well-to-do
- most well-to-do
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for well-to-do?
Common synonyms include affluent, well-fixed, well-heeled, for more.
What is the opposite of well-to-do?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use well-to-do in a sentence?
Some philosophers aver that the well-to-do should be taxed at a higher rate than poorer people.
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