well-to-do

/ˌˈwɛl də ˌdu/
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Definitions of well-to-do
  1. adjective
    in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
    “well-to-do members of the community”
    synonyms: comfortable, easy, prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated
    rich
    possessing material wealth
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