English / phrase

A Man of Fortune

MEANING IN ENGLISH

A wealthy person possessing considerable riches, estates, or financial assets

In context

A man of fortune anonymously paid for the pediatric heart operations of five underprivileged children.

Though known as a man of fortune, he waited patiently among ordinary patients in the consultation queue.

Synonyms

wealthy gentleman,man of means,millionaire

Antonyms

pauper,indigent person,bankrupt individual

Collocations

reputed man of fortune,philanthropic man of fortune,become a man of fortune