Affluent and Penurious

Opposite meaning words

Affluent adjective - Having goods, property, or money in abundance.

Usage example: he is affluent and can afford to send his children to the best schools

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Penurious is an antonym for affluent in wealthy topic.

Nearby Words: affluence, affluently

Penurious adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.

Usage example: the most penurious members of the community are forced to depend on the services of the food bank

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Affluent is an antonym for penurious.

Nearby Word: penury

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