wealthy \-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