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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

• WELL-OFF (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

Synonyms:

prosperous; well-fixed; well-heeled; well-off; well-situated; well-to-do; comfortable; easy

Context examples:

they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards / easy living / a prosperous family / his family is well-situated financially / well-to-do members of the community

Similar:

rich (possessing material wealth)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Fortunately situated

Context example:

doesn't know when he's well-off

Similar:

fortunate (having unexpected good fortune)

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