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Croesus

noun
Croe·​sus | \ ˈkrÄ“-sÉ™s How to pronounce Croesus (audio) \

Definition of Croesus

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a very rich man

Croesus

biographical name
Croe·​sus | \ ˈkrÄ“-sÉ™s How to pronounce Croesus (audio) \

Definition of Croesus (Entry 2 of 2)

died circa 546 b.c. king of Lydia (circa 560–546)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for Croesus

Synonyms: Noun

capitalist, deep pocket, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat, silk stocking

Antonyms: Noun

have-not, pauper

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Examples of Croesus in a Sentence

Noun

 if you have to ask the price, you're not the Croesus for whom this palatial yacht is intended

First Known Use of Croesus

Noun

1621, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Croesus

Noun

Croesus, king of Lydia, famed for his wealth

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