Affluently — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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

Meaning & Definition of Affluently

Affluently (adjective)

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

Affluently (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in fine, comfortably

    similar: comfortably, fine, wealthily, grandiosely, ostentatiously, pompously, pretentiously, immoderately, indulgently, intemperately, prodigally, wantonly, wastefully, imposingly, impressively, magnificently, splendidly, expensively, extravagantly, fatly, grandly, high, large, lavishly, luxuriously, opulently, palatially, plushly, richly, sumptuously
    opposite: austerely, humbly, modestly, plainly, simply, unpretentiously, cheaply, economically, frugally, inexpensively, meagerly, poorly, skimpily, sparely, sparingly, thriftily, conservatively, moderately, prudently, reasonably, restrainedly, sensibly, temperately

Related Entry: Affluent (adjective)

Affluent is a different word from Affluently. The synonyms below are for affluent, not for affluently.

  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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Affluently

The most common words with a similar meaning to Affluently:

comfortably, fine, wealthily, grandiosely, ostentatiously, pompously, pretentiously, immoderately, indulgently, intemperately, prodigally, wantonly, wastefully, imposingly, impressively, magnificently, splendidly, expensively, extravagantly, fatly, grandly, high, large, lavishly, luxuriously, opulently, palatially, plushly, richly, sumptuously

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Affluently

Words with the opposite meaning of Affluently:

austerely, humbly, modestly, plainly, simply, unpretentiously, cheaply, economically, frugally, inexpensively, meagerly, poorly, skimpily, sparely, sparingly, thriftily, conservatively, moderately, prudently, reasonably, restrainedly, sensibly, temperately

Word Forms of Affluently

Derived words: affluently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Affluently

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 Affluently

What does "Affluently" mean?

"Affluently" means having an abundance of goods or riches, wealthy. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: having an abundance of goods or riches, wealthy.

What is another word for "Affluently"?

Other words for "Affluently" include comfortably, fine, wealthily, grandiosely, ostentatiously, pompously, pretentiously and immoderately. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Affluently" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Affluently"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Affluently". Common alternatives include comfortably, fine, wealthily, grandiosely, ostentatiously, pompously, pretentiously, immoderately, indulgently and intemperately.

What is the opposite of "Affluently"?

Antonyms of "Affluently" include austerely, humbly, modestly, plainly, simply, unpretentiously, cheaply and economically.

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

"Affluently" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Affluently"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Affluently"?

"Affluently" 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.

What is another word for "Affluently" meaning "as in fine, comfortably"?

When "Affluently" (adverb) means as in fine, comfortably, synonyms include comfortably, fine, wealthily, grandiosely, ostentatiously and pompously. Opposites in this sense include austerely, humbly, modestly and plainly.