💰 Richer than Croesus 💸
Definition: To be extremely wealthy; opulently rich. This term has its roots in the wealth of Croesus, the ancient King of Lydia and fabled richest man on earth, first entering the English lexicon in the sixteenth century.
Related Terms & Expressions:
- Rolling in Dough: Indicating someone has a lot of money.
- Filthy Rich: Implies having an obscene amount of wealth.
- Loaded: Informal term to represent being very rich.
- Moneybags: Used to describe a wealthy person.
Synonyms:
- Wealthy
- Affluent
- Prosperous
- Opulent
Antonyms:
- Poor
- Destitute
- Impoverished
Quotes:
“An I get a patent for it, I shall be as rich as Croesus.” – Thomas Dilke, Lover’s Luck (1696)
“The man who damns money has obtained it dishonorably; the man who respects it has earned it.” – Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
Proverbs and Sayings:
- “Money makes the world go round.”
- “You can’t take it with you when you go.”
- “The best things in life are free.”
Literature & Media:
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Books:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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Songs:
- “If I Had a Million Dollars” by Barenaked Ladies
- “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers
- “Money (That’s What I Want)” by Barrett Strong
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Movies:
- The Wolf of Wall Street
- Crazy Rich Asians
- Titanic
Inspirational Thought: “Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things for which you would not take money.” – Anonymous
May your journey through the realms of language and lore be as enriching as Croesus’s coffers. Until our next lexical adventure, keep your words as precious as gold.
Warm Regards,
G. L. Glittergold
