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 Bishop follows homicide detective Bishop Graves (Joel Kinnaman) – brilliant, battle-scarred – will put all of his skills to the test in the hunt for an elusive killer targeting San Francisco’s moneyed class. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Golf is such a moneyed, polite sport that its most famous cinematic depictions tend to divide characters along class lines. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for moneyed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moneyed

Adjective

America’s wealthiest are snapping up huge swathes of farmland, and while some are using it for their elaborate hobbies, agriculture advocates worry the broader trend of the rich purchasing tillage is putting the livelihood of actual farmers at risk.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
The nation’s wealthiest suburb is Scarsdale, with an average household income of $612,591 in 2024, according to an analysis released June 1 by the personal finance site MoneyLion.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

So these ingredients can significantly boost fiber intake without adding traditional fiber-rich foods.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
Norman is the 26th richest member of Congress, including both the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to Quiver Quantitative Live Net Worth Tracker's list.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

The first passengers will likely be affluent travelers willing to pay a premium to save time.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
On January 24, 2023, allegedly in the grip of this psychosis, Clancy strangled her three children, who were five years, three years, and eight months old, in the basement of their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, an affluent suburb of Boston.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026