moneyed

adjective

mon·​eyed ˈmə-nēd 

variants or less commonly monied

1

: having money : wealthy

2

: consisting in or derived from money

Synonyms

• affluent
• deep-pocketed
• fat
• fat-cat
• flush
• loaded
• opulent
• rich
• silk-stocking
• wealthy
• well-endowed
• well-fixed
• well-heeled
• well-off
• well-to-do

Examples of moneyed in a Sentence

a member of the moneyed classes

luxury goods that are purchased mainly by moneyed tourists from abroad

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier in the week Hugel played a surprise popup show at Delilah – h. wood’s showcase restaurant where models mixed with the moneyed crowd while dining in a private club atmosphere. —Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

Read: Check out these two great books about the moneyed class. —Natasha Frost, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025

The vibes are more moneyed this time around, with Silicon Valley billionaires, popstars and internet personalities descending on D.C. Over the weekend, nearly 20 unofficial balls will be held around the city, hosted by state societies, super PACs and conservative groups. —Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025

Stan would’ve played Joe Alwyn’s role, Harry Lee Van Buren, the pompous son of Guy Pearce’s moneyed industrialist who exploits Adrien Brody’s Jewish-Hungarian architect. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

moneyed

adjective

mon·​eyed

variants or monied

ˈmən-ēd 

: having money : wealthy

Legal Definition

moneyed

adjective

mon·​eyed

ˈmə-nēd

: consisting in or derived from money

a moneyed obligation