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
Example Sentences
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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 • Jan. 29, 2026
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 • Nov. 13, 2025
A lot of this love coming from the moneyed elite is easy to understand.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024
Brentwood is a land of canyons, from moneyed Mandeville Canyon to Harris’ Kenter Canyon.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024
The carpentry shop remained a success—not only among the small, moneyed enclave of the Protectorate and the famously tightfisted Traders Association.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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