Affluence, n.
Etymology: [F. affluence, L. affluentia, fr. affluens, p. pr. of affluere to flow to; ad + fluere to flow. See Flux.]
1. A flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx. The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain. Wotton. There is an unusual affluence of strangers this year. Carlyle.
2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.; profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth. And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease. Coldsmith.
Syn. -- Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty; wealth; opulence.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists affluence only as an antonym, under frugality.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given