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

Right now in Kigali, an exciting food scene is growing, fueled in part by the moneyed travelers who pass through on their way to the country’s pricey lodges for gorilla trekking. —Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024

The arguments focus on the billionaires, out-of-state moneyed interests and corporations behind the effort, and the untested nature of the system in Colorado. —John Frank, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024

At the gala, Frida and her best friend Jess (Alia Shawkat) ditch their catering uniforms for shimmering dresses and attempt to blend in with the moneyed masses around Slater and get closer to him. —Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2024

At the same time that Congress has been under assault from moneyed interests from the outside, it has been beset by growing political polarization from within. —James D’angelo, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019

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