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affluent

Adjective CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈæf.lu.ənt

Definitions

  1. plentiful, abundant
  2. Abundant; copious; plenteous.
  3. Abounding in goods or riches; having a moderate level of material wealth.
  4. Tributary.
  5. Flowing to; flowing abundantly.

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Examples

“The shores are affluent in beauty, and incomparably lovely is the drive⟳ to the heights of Castel-a-Mare.”
“They were affluent, but aspired to true wealth.”
“The Upper East Side is an affluent neighborhood in New York City.”
“Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand⟳ for air-conditioning will grow⟳ substantially as nations become⟳ more affluent, with the consequences of climate change⟳ potentially accelerating the demand⟳.”
“affluent blood”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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