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[AF-loo-uh nt]
Adjective/Noun
Definitions
- Having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods.
- A rich person.
Examples
"He desires a more affluent lifestyle and is willing to work hard for it."
"The high-end restaurant attracts affluent customers especially on weekends."
Synonyms
moneyedprosperousrichupscalewell-off
Antonyms
destitutefailingpoor
Additional Notes
- From the Latin word ad + fluere meaning 'to' + 'flow.'
- An older usage of affluent means 'a stream or river that flows into a larger stream.'
- Do not confuse with effluent which means waste liquid.