What are some opposite words for affluence?
Antonyms for affluence
ˈæf lu əns or, sometimes, əˈflu-af·flu·ence
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affluence
Antonyms:
economy, frugality, miserliness, parsimoniousness, parsimony, providence, prudence, saving, scrimping, sparing, thriftSynonyms:
abundance, bounty, extravagance, liberality, luxury, opulence, riches, waste, wealth
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affluence, richnessnoun
abundant wealth
"they studied forerunners of richness or poverty"; "the richness all around unsettled him for he had expected to find poverty"
Synonyms:
cornucopia, rankness, prolificacy, profuseness, impressiveness, fertility, magnificence, mellowness, grandness, profusion, richness, fullness
How to use affluence in a sentence?
The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations.
The affluence of the rich excites the indignation of the poor, who are often both driven by want, and prompted by envy, to invade his possessions.
There has been a period of affluence in China, so there are people of means who have the money and have a desire to immigrate to the United States.
Back in those days, extra weight was a sign of wealth and affluence.
Alexander Hamilton, The Farmer Refuted, February 23, 1775:
The changes in the human condition are uncertain and frequent. Many, on whom fortune has bestowed her favours, may trace their family to a more unprosperous station; and many who are now in obscurity, may look back upon the affluence and exalted rank of their ancestors.
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