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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That's changed since the festival's origins 170 years ago, when bachelor farmers and moneyed visitors would flock to the spa town of Lisdoonvarna to bathe in its mineral-rich waters and socialise.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
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
For much of the nation’s history, such maps were created by state legislators and moneyed interests in smoke-filled backrooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2025
Lefty, newly moneyed and befezzed, makes his way through the maroon-capped crowd at the quay.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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