Affluent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈa-(ˌ)flü-ənt/ af·flu·ent

Meaning & Definition of Affluent

Affluent (adjective)

  1. having an abundance of goods or riches, wealthy
  2. flowing in abundance

Affluent (noun)

  1. a tributary stream
  2. a wealthy or affluent person

Affluent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having goods, property, or money in abundance

    "he is affluent and can afford to send his children to the best schools"

    similar: deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed, opulent, rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do, in the chips
    related: better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful, flourishing, prospering, thriving, advantaged, blessed, privileged
    opposite: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken
    near: unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged, bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint (chiefly British), depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened, low, short

Affluent (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a stream that flows into a larger body of water

    "the Nipigon and the St. Louis rivers are affluents of Lake Superior"

    similar: bayou, branch, confluent, feeder, influent, tributary
    related: backwater, brook, brooklet, creek, rill, rivulet, run (chiefly Midland), streamlet, fountainhead, head, headstream, headwater, source
    opposite: distributary, effluent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Affluent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Affluent:

deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed, opulent, rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do, in the chips, bayou, branch, confluent, feeder, influent, tributary

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Affluent

Words with the opposite meaning of Affluent:

destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken, distributary, effluent

Related Words for Affluent

better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful, flourishing, prospering, thriving, advantaged, blessed, privileged, backwater, brook, brooklet, creek, rill, rivulet, run, streamlet, fountainhead, head, headstream, headwater, source

Near Antonyms of Affluent

unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged, bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint, depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened, low, short

Word Forms of Affluent

Derived words: affluently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Affluent

Middle English, "flowing in abundance, copious," borrowed from Latin affluent-, affluens "flowing with, abundant," present participle of affluere "to flow in, come streaming along, be abundantly present," from ad- ad- + fluere "to flow, run" fluid:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Affluent

What does "Affluent" mean?

"Affluent" means having an abundance of goods or riches, wealthy. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having an abundance of goods or riches, wealthy. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Affluent"?

Other words for "Affluent" include deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed, opulent and rich. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Affluent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Affluent"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Affluent". Common alternatives include deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed, opulent, rich, silk-stocking and wealthy.

What is the opposite of "Affluent"?

Antonyms of "Affluent" include destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious and poor. Near antonyms include unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged and hand-to-mouth.

How do you use "Affluent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Affluent" in a sentence: "he is affluent and can afford to send his children to the best schools"; "the Nipigon and the St. Louis rivers are affluents of Lake Superior".

Is "Affluent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Affluent" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Affluent"?

"Affluent" is pronounced /ˈa-(ˌ)flü-ənt/ and divided into syllables as af·flu·ent.

What is the origin of the word "Affluent"?

"Affluent" comes from Middle English, "flowing in abundance, copious," borrowed from Latin affluent-, affluens "flowing with, abundant," present participle of affluere "to flow in, come streaming along, be abundantly present," from ad- ad- + fluere "to flow, run" fluid:1. First known use: 15th century.