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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A nation of former homebodies has become one of zealous and moneyed international travelers, infiltrating every cobblestoned corner of Europe and rapidly filling lesser-known destinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The setup gives Nvidia a reliable earnings stream while allowing Sharon AI to expand its services to less moneyed customers, the companies said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Cronin, who has spoken about wanting to be the moneyed Dodgers of college basketball instead of the cash-strapped Cincinnati Reds, will now be closer to reaching that status thanks to this gift.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
The couple are part of a growing number of moneyed globetrotters who are choosing to relocate to the northern Italian city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2025
This morning Francis saw that I did not have my usual interest in the French moneyed gentry.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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