wealth
noun
Simple meaning
A great amount.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
wehlthIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɛlθ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
uncountableeconomics
Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.
countable
A great amount; an abundance or plenty.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.
Used this way, wealth is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It turns up most in finance or economics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Finance/economics
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More ways to use wealth
- “Great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence.”noun
- “She has a wealth of talent.”noun
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Compound terms
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Accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
Wealth that is inherited rather than earned.
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A person who possesses great material wealth.
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