C1adjectivemoneysociety
US/ˈæf.lu.ənt/
UK/ˈæf.lu.ənt/
having a lot of money and a comfortable life
In context
Luxury brands are targeting Vietnam's growing affluent middle class.
Children from affluent families often have better access to private tutors.
House prices are highest in the city's most affluent neighborhoods.
Words that go with affluent
adjective + noun
- affluent societya society where most people have a lot of moneyIn an affluent society, people spend more on leisure and travel.
- affluent suburba rich area at the edge of a cityThey moved to an affluent suburb with good schools.
- affluent areaa part of a town where people are wealthyHouse prices are much higher in the affluent area north of the river.
adverb + adjective
- increasingly affluentbecoming richer over timeIncreasingly affluent consumers are buying more luxury goods.