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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

On the other hand, it has also been credited for keeping the US economy humming, as wealthier Americans keep spending and businesses keep hiring.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
In contrast, colleges that husbanded big endowments from wealthy alumni could rely on income from these assets to finance much of their college operations; tuition has been less important and can be waived for high-achieving prospective students.

— Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

There’s a rich sense of history here, too, from the naming of all four stands after club legends and former owner Sir Jack Hayward to the statue of England great Billy Wright that sits outside the main entrance on Waterloo Road.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
The island is home to rich coastal ecosystems and serves as a nesting place for several species of sea turtles.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Luxury resort Fontainebleau, approaching its third anniversary, is strategically positioned to cater to this affluent audience.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The findings were consistent across the city’s older urban core — in the historically Black neighborhoods north of downtown, the predominantly Hispanic areas to the south and the more white and affluent areas in midtown.

— Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 10 Aug. 2026