2. Large possessions; a comparative abundance of things which are objects of human desire; esp., abundance of worldly estate; affluence; opulence; riches. I have little wealth to lose. Shak. Each day new wealth, without their care, provides. Dryden. Wealth comprises all articles of value and nothing else. F. A. Walker. Active wealth. See under Active.
Syn.
— Riches; affluence; opulence; abundance.
WEALTHFUL
Wealth"ful, a.
Defn: Full of wealth; wealthy; prosperous. [R.] Sir T. More.
— Wealth"ful*ly, adv. [R.]
WEALTHILY
Wealth"i*ly, adv.
Defn: In a wealthy manner; richly.
I come to wive it wealthily in Padua. Shak.
WEALTHINESS
Wealth"i*ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being wealthy, or rich; richness; opulence.
WEALTHY
Wealth"y, a. [Compar. Wealthier; superl. Wealthiest.]
1. Having wealth; having large possessions, or larger than most men, as lands, goods, money, or securities; opulent; affluent; rich. A wealthy Hebrew of my tribe. Shak. Thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. Ps. lxvi. 12.