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WELL-OFF
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Dictionary entry overview: What does well-off mean?
• WELL-OFF (adjective)
The adjective WELL-OFF has 2 senses:
1. in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
2. fortunately situated
Familiarity information: WELL-OFF used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
Synonyms:
comfortable; easy; prosperous; well-fixed; well-heeled; well-off; well-situated; well-to-do
Context example:
well-to-do members of the community
Similar:
rich (possessing material wealth)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Fortunately situated
Context example:
doesn't know when he's well-off
Similar:
fortunate (having unexpected good fortune)
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