well-off

well-off

in a favorable or fortunate condition or circumstance
prosperous; well-to-do

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well-off

adjective

Well-to-do.
In fortunate circumstances.

Origin of well-off

off circumstanced probably from the phrase to come well off to emerge from in good circumstances

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Adjective

(comparative better-off or more well-off, superlative best-off or most well-off)

Alternative spelling of well off.
He was expecting a large inheritance from a well-off aunt.

Usage notes

This spelling often preferred for attributive use (before a noun) and to avoid associating the off with a following word.
This spelling often less preferred in predicative use (after is).

Adjective

(comparative better off or more well off, superlative best off or most well off)

Of a person, being in fortunate circumstances, especially having financial security.
He is very well off as a result of his illegal money-making activities.
Of any item, in a good position or circumstance.
The house was well off for spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

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