well-heeled
[ wel-heeld ]
/ ˈwɛlˈhild /
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adjective Informal.
well-off; rich.
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Origin of well-heeled
First recorded in 1895–1900
Words nearby well-heeled
well-groomed, well-grounded, well-guarded, well-handled, wellhead, well-heeled, well-hidden, wellhole, wellhouse, well-hung, wellies
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British Dictionary definitions for well-heeled
well-heeled
adjective (well heeled when postpositive)
informal rich; prosperous; wealthy
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