Another Word for Rich: 20 Synonyms with Examples
“Rich” can mean wealthy, plentiful, full of flavour or deep in colour. The right synonym depends on which kind of richness you mean.
As an adjective: having a lot of money
- wealthy
- affluent
- prosperous
- well off
- well-to-do
- comfortable
- loaded
As an adjective: plentiful
- abundant
- plentiful
- full
- fertile
- productive
- bountiful
As an adjective: full of flavour or colour
- creamy
- heavy
- indulgent
- deep
- vivid
- intense
- full-bodied
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- wealthy
- Neutral and slightly more formal than “rich”.
- affluent
- Formal; describes areas and groups with plenty of money.
- well off
- Comfortable financially, not necessarily very rich.
- abundant
- Existing in large quantities: abundant wildlife.
- vivid
- For bright, intense colours.
Example sentences
- wealthy: The museum was funded by a wealthy merchant.
- affluent: The suburb is one of the most affluent in the city.
- well off: His parents are fairly well off.
- abundant: Fish are abundant in these waters.
- vivid: The painting uses vivid reds and golds.
Opposite of rich
- poor
- impoverished
- scarce
- bland
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “rich”. Check the meaning before you use one.
adjective: fat
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “rich”?
The most useful alternatives are “wealthy”, “affluent”, “prosperous”, “well off”, “well-to-do”. For the main sense (having a lot of money), “wealthy” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “wealthy” and “affluent”?
wealthy: Neutral and slightly more formal than “rich”. affluent: Formal; describes areas and groups with plenty of money.
What is the opposite of “rich”?
Common antonyms are “poor”, “impoverished”, “scarce”, “bland”.