-thē, -thi adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English welthy, from welthe wealth + -y
1. obsolete : enjoying a condition of well-being : physically well cared for
2. : having wealth : having large possessions of lands, goods, money, or securities : opulent , affluent
school for the sons of wealthy families
3. : characterized by abundance : ample , full , abundant
flowers and fruits of a land wealthy in both — Douglas Carruthers
Synonyms: see rich