In an affluent society most people have a high standard of living.
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Affluent
/ˈæf.lu.ənt/
Synonyms for "affluent" (165 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (33)
Strong matches (50)
epidemicexhaustlessextravagantexuberantfatfavoredfertileflowingfluentflushfluxionalfluxiveforkfrightfully richfullgaloregenerousgoinggraspinggulfy
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gushinghigh on the hogin cloverin fundsin good casein luxuryin plentyin quantityin the moneyindependentindependently richindependently wealthyinexhaustiblelavishleisuredliberalloadedluxuriantluxuriousmade of moneymanymaximalmazymeandering
Verb(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (82)
moneymoneyedmuchnumerouson easy streeton velvetoofyopulentoverflowingplenitudinousplenteousplentifulplentypouringprevailingprevalentprodigalproductiveprofluentprofuse
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profusiveprongprosperousprovided forracingrampantrepleterichrich as croesusriferiotousrolling in moneyrunningrunning overrushingserpentinesluggishstreamingstrongsuccessfulsuperabundantsurgingsurgyteemingtidalvorticalwallowing in wealthwarmwealthywell fixedwell provided forwell-fixedwell-foundwell-furnishedwell-heeledwell-offwell-plannedwell-providedwell-stockedwell-to-dowholesale
Adjective(13 words)
moneyedmoniedpalmyprosperous economyprosperous venturericherrichestsubstantialthe most solvent optionupper classwealthierwealthiestwealthy
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: feeder, tributary, abounding, abounding in riches, abundant.
- Sentence evidence is available for affluent, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "affluent".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "affluent"
Keep "affluent" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "affluent", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "affluent" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
9 entriesbrookcreekmineral rich soilsnutrient rich soilsoil rich regionrivuletultrawealthyupper classwealthy household
Collocations
11 entriesaffluent basinaffluent classaffluent marketaffluent neighborhoodaffluent regionaffluent riveraffluent societyaffluent streamaffluent suburbaffluent tributaryaffluent watercourse
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
The increase in amateur stealing on the part of middle-class youth indicates a break-down in the morality of the affluent.
Source: tatoeba (1042525)
The Van Horn family was affluent.
Source: tatoeba (1611167)
Every affluent person owns at least two cars.
Source: tatoeba (1686194)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "affluent"?
Closest matches include feeder, tributary, abounding, abounding in riches, abundant.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "affluent"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.