best-off

In top position

Best-off describes those in the most advantaged position, typically regarding wealth or circumstances.

It's the superlative form of well-off: The tax cuts primarily benefited the best-off households.

The term usually appears with "the" to denote a group: the best-off among us, the best-off nations.

economic

wealthy

Having abundant financial resources

advantaged · comfortable · well-to-do · upper-class · rich · moneyed · elite · fortunate · secure · thriving

comparative

advantaged

Having benefits others lack

front-runners · winners · beneficiaries · cream · elite · leaders · ahead · superior · optimal · peak

Opposites
socioeconomic status/wealth

best-offpoorest

Lacking most resources

neediest · struggling · have-nots · penniless · indigent

general advantage/fortune

best-offunluckiest

Least favored by chance

at the bottom

Family

best, off, better, betterment

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