English

Adjective

well-off ‎(comparative better-off or more well-off, superlative best-off or most well-off)

1. Alternative spelling of well off

   He was expecting a large inheritance from a well-off aunt.

Usage notes

• This spelling often preferred for attributive use (before a noun) and to avoid associating the off with a following word.
• This spelling often less preferred in predicative use (after is).

Antonyms

• badly off
• ill-off