unusually wealthy

This page is about the collocation unusually wealthy

collocation pattern: adverb + adjective

Meaning

much wealthier than other people in the same position or with the same job

For example

  • Politicians who become unusually wealthy are almost always corrupt.

  • I didn't say he'd stolen government money. I just said he's unusually wealthy.

Note:
Often used in relation to wealth gained from corruption or white-collar crime.

Quick Quiz

Being called "unusually wealthy" implies wealth was gained by

a. being dishonest

b. being unusual

c. being clever
a) being dishonest b) being unusual c) being clever

Contributor: Matt Errey