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affluent

/ˈæf.lu.ənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    prosperous, wealthy; having more than enough money or material possessions

Antonyms

indigent
Rhymes
Words rhyming with affluent
abundant , plentiful , resplendent
Variants
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affluent , affluently , affluents
Etymology
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from Latin affluentia 'abundance, flow', from affluere 'flow to, rush to, abound'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'affluent' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

  2. In some contexts, the term 'affluent' can also be used to describe a community or area that is prosperous and well-off.

Related Concepts
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  1. wealth: The state of having a great amount of money or resources.

  2. prosperity: A state of flourishing or success, especially financially.

Quotes
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  1. The store catered to a mostly "affluent" clientele that was relatively price insensitive, so we could afford to pay our suppliers a premium for the very best fish. The shop also developed a significant wholesale business, and soon the great and the good of London gastronomy were flocking to our door.

    - Frances Percival,{it}Saveur{/it},March 2008

  2. A recent crop of books and articles give voice to this complaint. They happen to be written by journalists who are also well-educated and "affluent" mothers, but when it comes to parental discontent they are not alone.

    - Barbara Dafoe Whitehead,{it}Commonweal{/it},16 June 2006

  3. The Bay Area, which encompasses the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, as well as surrounding areas, is one of the nation's most "affluent" regions: More than 40% of the area's residents have annual household income of at least $75,000, versus only 25% in the country's other top 50 markets, according to Scarborough Research.

    - Eileen Davis Hudson et al.,{it}Editor & Publisher{/it},1 Oct. 2001
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The term 'affluent' is often used in social and economic contexts to describe individuals or groups who possess significant wealth and material resources. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of abundance or prosperity.

How to Memorize "affluent"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person surrounded by piles of gold coins and luxury items. Visualize a flowing river of money.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with images of wealth, luxury, and abundance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Affluent': 'A Always Fills My Luxurious Utility, Entertainment, and Necessities Tank'.

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1. Rhyme it: Say the word 'affluent' out loud and then think of the word 'content'. These two words have a similar ending sound, which can help you remember the spelling of 'affluent'.

2. Visualize it: Imagine a river or stream that is 'affluent', meaning it is abundant or plentiful with water. This mental image can help you remember the meaning of the word as well as its spelling.

3. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word 'affluent' in a sentence. For example, 'The affluent neighborhood had large houses and well-manicured lawns.' This will help reinforce the word's meaning and spelling in your memory.

4. Break it down: Analyze the word 'affluent' into its root word 'fluent' and the prefix 'a-', which means 'toward' or 'in the direction of'. This can help you remember that 'affluent' means flowing toward or abundant.

5. Mnemonic device: Create a mnemonic device to help you remember the word. For example, you could think of the phrase 'A lot of money makes you affluent' to help you remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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