AFFLICTIVELY
Af*flic"tive*ly, adv.
Defn: In an afflictive manner.
AFFLUENCE Af"flu*ence, n. Etym: [F. affluence, L. affluentia, fr. affluens, p. pr. of affluere to flow to; ad + fluere to flow. See Flux.]
1. A flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx. The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain. Wotton. There is an unusual affluence of strangers this year. Carlyle.
2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.; profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth. And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease. Coldsmith.
Syn. — Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty; wealth; opulence.
AFFLUENCY
Af"flu*en*cy, n.
Defn: Affluence. [Obs.] Addison.
AFFLUENT
Af"flu*ent, a. Etym: [Cf. F. affluent, L. affluens, -entis, p. pr.
See Affluence.]
1. Flowing to; flowing abundantly. "Affluent blood." Harvey.