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 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 The big-moneyed Premier League club, forever talented, that could not resist a choke. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 12 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

Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
This is a spoiled, privileged, rich girl who should be on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 instead of Bravo.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Shares of American Express have jumped 8% over the past three months as its credit card business remained robust in spite of geopolitical uncertainties, largely due to its focus on affluent customers.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Partly because affluent buyers can and are willing to spend more, over one in five homes sold above the asking price in June.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 July 2026