moneyed
Americanadjective
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having much money; wealthy.
- Synonyms:
- prosperous, affluent, rich
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of or relating to the wealthy.
moneyed interests.
adjective
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having a great deal of money; rich
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arising from or characterized by money
Etymology
Origin of moneyed
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; money, -ed 3
Explanation
Someone who's moneyed is wealthy or affluent — in other words, they're rich. If you have a great business idea for expanding your lemonade stand, you should run it by your moneyed aunt to see if she's willing to invest. A moneyed university has plenty of funds and investments, and a moneyed lifestyle might be characterized by big houses, fancy cars, and luxurious vacations. A reference to the "moneyed class," or a "moneyed neighborhood" might be intended to draw attention to different economic groups within the same society. Moneyed comes from the Old English verb monien, "to supply with money."
Example Sentences
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Moneyed urbanites searching for affordable housing will flock to the town, Asher hopes, bringing their spending power, raising property values and creating new jobs.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2023
Moneyed yet miserable, the couple has come to an upscale resort on a fictional island, their marriage as becalmed as James’s artistic inspiration.
From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023
Moneyed Athenians have largely switched to the European-style Greek wines that have started winning admirers.
From The Guardian • Aug. 25, 2012
"Moneyed interests understand that ... they have nothing to fear from us, and may do as they please," he writes.
From Reuters • Jan. 3, 2012
Author of the noted poem Address to a Mummy, of five of the Rejected Addresses published by Horace and James Smith, and of several novels,—The Moneyed Man, Brambletye House, etc.
From A Brief Handbook of English Authors by Adams, Oscar Fay
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