heeled

American  

[heeld] / hild /

adjective

1. provided with a heel or heels. heel.

2. provided with money; flush or wealthy (usually used in combination).

   one of the best-heeled families in town.

3. Slang. armed, especially with a gun.

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heeled British  

/ hiːld /

adjective

1. 1. having a heel or heels

   2. ( in combination )

      high-heeled

2. wealthy

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Other Word Forms

• unheeled adjective

Etymology

Origin of heeled

First recorded in 1555–65; heel ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Ma nodded agreement and handed him one of the pair of heeled slippers she wore to church.

From Literature

WSJ | Buy Side: From weatherproof boots to chic heeled finds, these women’s winter boots are recommended by style pros.

From The Wall Street Journal

We also see Marie Antoinette’s heeled silk slippers, and a wardrobe book contains samples of the 101 dresses that she ordered in 1782.

From The Wall Street Journal

In signature Smith style, her light-wash jeans scrunch just above a pair of tan, heeled boots.

From Los Angeles Times

Dressed in a matching polka dot tank top and ruffled skirt with blue chunky heeled boots and a mini purse, Mattel’s newest Barbie may look like previous dolls at first glance.

From Los Angeles Times