wealth
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,532 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,959 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money also: wealthiness great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence
- the quality of profuse abundance she has a wealth of talent
- an abundance of material possessions and resources also: riches
- property that has economic utility: a monetary value or an exchange value
wealth in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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So they had two kingdoms and lived in great wealth.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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And then them darned Sosherlist jugginses 'owl till all's blue agin Wealth.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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In his search for wealth, he had been content to abide his time.
The Intrusion of Jimmy · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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They like to think that it is enough to be a splendid woman without title or wealth.
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1
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He meant that his wife’s display of wealth should be noticed; and even spoken of in the newspapers.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1