moneyed

American  

[muhn-eed] / ˈmʌn id /

Or monied

adjective

1. having much money; wealthy.

   Synonyms:

   prosperous, affluent, rich

2. of or relating to the wealthy.

   moneyed interests.

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moneyed British  

/ ˈmʌnɪd /

adjective

1. having a great deal of money; rich

2. arising from or characterized by money

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Etymology

Origin of moneyed

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; money, -ed ³

Example Sentences

But they weren’t moneyed enough to afford an apartment of their own, so they lived for long stretches with her parents.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Mr. Wright keeps tossing in would-be funny denunciations of the moneyed elites that are about as spicy as a bowl of sour cream.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“Highest 2 Lowest” mimics the high and low bisection of Kurosawa’s film, with the first hour set in the moneyed confines of the Kings’ luxe apartment, laden with priceless African American contemporary art.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• affluent
• upscale
• wealthy
• well-heeled
• well-off
• well-to-do