Affluent Definition

affluent
adjective
  1. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value; "an affluent banker"; "a speculator flush with cash"; "not merely rich but loaded"; "moneyed aristocrats"; "wealthy corporations"
noun
  1. an affluent person; a person who is financially well off; "the so-called emerging affluents"
  2. a branch that flows into the main stream

"Affluent" in song lyrics

See how affluent is used in real songs:

  • "Assassin's arrows aimed at the affluent"
    Dälek — Bricks Crumble
  • "definition of affluent"
    AOL — AOL
  • "People magazine may cost more for affluent"
    CNN — CNN

Usage tips for "affluent"

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