WELL-TO-DO Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

well-to-do

adjective

ˌwel-tə-ˈdü

Definition of well-to-do

as in wealthy

having goods, property, or money in abundance a doctor who is now quite well-to-do as a result of his successful medical practice

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Recent Examples of well-to-do Paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries depict well-to-do folks sporting eyeglasses — including Benjamin Franklin, who invented bifocals. — Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026 Ella Beatty plays the daughter of a well-to-do New England family who develops a close relationship with her maid after abuse from her parents. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Due to Western sanctions, only a few international carriers still fly in and out of Moscow, including Turkish Airlines and Emirates, which many well-to-do Russians use to reach hubs in Istanbul and Dubai. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 She is sent to live with her well-to-do grandmother (Anna Chancellor), who hopes to teach her how to be a lady and bag a husband. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-to-do

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Adjective

But more than half of the volume, about $62 trillion, of transfers is expected to come from those who are currently wealthy—which together make up only 2% of all households.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Lavie used dating apps to steal from wealthy older men and younger women in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, prosecutors said in charging documents.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

The whole brims with a sense of place, weaving the capital’s rich artistic heritage into a background that is unashamedly luxurious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Quiet luxury, by invitation Fortune previously reported affluent Gen Z and millennials were prioritizing experiences, wellness, and identity over traditional luxury possessions.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Still, affluent families will be more likely to afford the full scope of additional, out-of-pocket investments, Goldman said.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of affluent

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