What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
richest
Example
Jeff Bezos is currently the richest person in the world. [richest: adjective]
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The Amazon rainforest is one of the richest ecosystems on the planet. [richest: adjective]
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This chocolate cake is the richest dessert I've ever tasted. [richest: adjective]
wealthiest
Example
Bill Gates is one of the wealthiest people in the world. [wealthiest: adjective]
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Monaco is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. [wealthiest: adjective]
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This wine is one of the wealthiest and most complex I've ever tasted. [wealthiest: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Richest is more common than wealthiest in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between richest and wealthiest?
Wealthiest can connote a more formal or sophisticated tone than richest, making it more appropriate for formal or professional contexts.
