moneyed

adjective

mon·​eyed ˈmə-nēd 

variants or less commonly monied

1

: having money : wealthy

2

: consisting in or derived from money

Synonyms of moneyed

• wealthy
• rich
• affluent

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

As Bernie Sanders learned well in 2016 and in 2020, the party is loath to fully embrace a political message that would put it at odds with the moneyed power brokers who hold significant influence in both parties. —Abby Phillip, Time, 4 Dec. 2025

Figures like Kentucky governor Andy Beshear and Maryland governor Wes Moore have made trips to Southern California in recent weeks to break bread with the moneyed crowd and pitch operatives. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2025

That’s attracted a diverse crowd, including moneyed interests — among them health data startups, artificial intelligence firms, drug manufacturers and even fast-food companies. —Ali Swenson, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025

In essence, Paris advocated for the executors to conduct themselves with a more rigorous sense of responsibility with respect to her father's moneyed estate. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for moneyed

• honeyed
• monied

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