Wealth & Luxury: English Vocabulary List

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

"His story is a classic from rags to riches."

"The successful businessman went from rags to riches after inventing a popular new smartphone application."

to have a great deal of money

"The successful businessman is rolling in money."

"The successful businessman is rolling in money but he still refuses to donate any to charity."

possessing an excessive amount of money

"The oil tycoon is filthy rich."

"The old man was filthy rich but he lived in a small house and drove an old car."

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

"Since winning the lottery, they have been living high on the hog."

"After winning the lottery they have been living high on the hog staying at luxury hotels everywhere."

to be living a comfortable and luxurious life

"They live in clover now."

"Ever since he got his promotion, he has been living in clover with a big house and a nice car."

in a very comfortable condition due to an abundance of wealth

"They live in the lap of luxury."

"The wealthy family lived in the lap of luxury with a private jet and a yacht."

to have a very luxurious and comfortable lifestyle

"They live large every day."

"Ever since he won the lottery, he has been living large, buying expensive cars and traveling around the world."

used to refer to a financially superior situation than before or when compared to others

"She is much better off now."

"After switching jobs, he is about thirty percent better off than he was last year."

someone who has suddenly gained great wealth or high status and has become arrogant or corrupt

"He became a beggar on horseback."

"The new rich man behaves like a beggar on horseback spending money foolishly and rudely."

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

"She really has it made in the shade."

"After winning the lottery, he has it made in the shade and never has to worry about money again."

a person or thing such as a business with significant financial resources

"The company has deep pockets."

"The company has deep pockets and can afford to fight this lawsuit for as long as necessary."

a set of things that make life comfortable and more enjoyable for one

"The hotel offers many creature comforts."

"The hotel offers many creature comforts including a heated pool and a gourmet restaurant."

to come into possession of a great sum of money in a very sudden or unexpected way

"He struck it rich in the gold rush."

"The old prospector struck it rich when he found gold in the remote mountains of Alaska."

to be enjoying a luxurious and comfortable life

"He lives the life of Riley."

"Since retiring early, she has been living the life of Riley, traveling the world and relaxing."

to earn a large amount of money, usually quickly or easily

"They rake in the money daily."

"The new restaurant is so popular that the owners rake in the money every single weekend."