affluent
adjective C1
Plain meaning
rich; having a lot of money and a comfortable life
Exam-register meaning
economically well-off, often used for groups, areas, or societies
In context
naturalThey moved to a more affluent part of the city.
examChildren from affluent households often have greater access to private tutoring and digital resources.
Common collocations
affluent societyaffluent familiesaffluent neighbourhood
Watch out
Do not confuse “affluent” with “fluent.” Fluent is about language ability.
Word family
affluent (adjective)affluence (noun)