MONEYED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

moneyed

adjective

ˈmə-nēd

variants also monied

Definition of moneyed

as in wealthy

having goods, property, or money in abundance luxury goods that are purchased mainly by moneyed tourists from abroad

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Recent Examples of moneyed More than 15 years ago, the Supreme Court removed limits on corporate political spending in its notorious Citizens United decision, ushering in an era of unprecedented influence by moneyed interests. — Sonali Kolhatkar, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026 Servers circulate trays of carrot tartare, and, curiously, for such an interesting, monied crowd, pigs in blankets. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026 This is pocket changed to a moneyed outfit like PSG backed by the unlimited reserves of the Qatari state. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 His divorces ultimately left him scrambling for stability and turned him into a kind of moneyed vagabond, living out of suitcases. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for moneyed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moneyed

Adjective

Sonya had married a man from a wealthy family but had quickly learned that none of the family money was hers.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
The only Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach county candidates who reported taking in more cash in the quarter are wealthy candidates who are pouring millions of dollars of their own money into their efforts to get to Congress.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

Watson joins a rich constellation of auteurs who have previously presided over the Sarajevo jury in past editions, including Mike Leigh, Jeremy Irons, Asghar Farhadi, Ruben Östlund, and Mia Wasikowska.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Quinoa is also rich in fiber, as well as magnesium, iron, folate, and potassium, per Zinn.

— Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

But there is a world of difference between that and very affluent people who pay full freight at private universities.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 July 2026
The chain on Thursday opened its first location in Mexico, with a storefront in San Pedro Garza García, an affluent suburb of Monterrey.

— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 16 July 2026