1
: being in good condition or favorable circumstances
doesn't know when he's well-off
2
: well provided : having no lack
—usually used with for
3
a
: being in easy or affluent circumstances : well-to-do
b
: suggesting prosperity
the house had a sleek well-off look
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“Well-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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