well-off
/ˌwel ˈɒf/adjective
उच्चारण वेल ऑफ़
संपन्न, धनी, खाते-पीते घर का
Core word
adjective
- 1
[usually not before noun]
having a lot of money
संपन्न, धनी, खाते-पीते घर का
- Her family is quite well-off.
- Only well-off families could afford to send their children abroad.
Synonyms rich wealthy prosperous affluent
Opposite poor badly off hard up
- 2
[not before noun] ~ for sth
having plenty of something
(किसी चीज़ से) भरपूर, (किसी चीज़ की) कमी न होना
- We're well-off for schools in this area.
- The village is well-off for water but short of doctors.
- 3
[not before noun]
in a good situation
अच्छी स्थिति में
- You don't know when you're well-off.
- Those who complain should remember that they are well-off compared to many others.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
The comparative is better off, as in 'They are better off now than ten years ago', not 'more well-off'.
इसका comparative better off है, जैसे 'They are better off now than ten years ago', 'more well-off' नहीं।