Definition of Affluence

a situation in which one has a great amount of wealth

Examples of Affluence in a sentence

When the economy crashed, many people of affluence became poor.  🔊

The chauffeur-driven Mercedes announced the woman’s affluence.  🔊

When Matt’s parents used their affluence to build the school's new facility, Matt was quickly admitted to the college.  🔊

Gail credits her early retirement and affluence to working hard and saving carefully.  🔊

Since James is an arrogant young man who comes from a wealthy family, he often brags about his family’s affluence.  🔊

A sign of the man’s affluence was his valuable art collection.  🔊

Because William’s affluence allows him to donate generously to the Police Benevolent Association, he never receives traffic tickets.  🔊

Lance has never wanted for anything because of his parents’ affluence.  🔊

Even though Miles was a man of affluence, he owned only two pairs of shoes in his lifetime.  🔊

The philanthropist uses his affluence to help people in need.  🔊

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