PROPERTIED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

propertied

adjective

Definition of propertied

as in better-off

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Recent Examples of propertied Those writing the new constitution determined that men of substance, the wealthy, could be counted on to vote for men of good character who would end the chaos in the country and protect the interests of the propertied classes. — Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024 Edward Gibbon, who was ultimately elected to the UK Parliament, was born into a propertied English family that had lost most of its fortune in the South Sea Bubble of the 1720s but later regained it. — Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2023 Until quite recently, the club also refused to admit show people, who started displacing oilmen as the West Side’s propertied class in the 1910s. — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 June 2023

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After all, these programs helped to create the class of better-off retirees who fund the group today.

— Samuel Moyn, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Lower earners historically see higher rates of inflation than their better-off counterparts, said Morgan Stanley economist Heather Berger.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026

Definition of better-off

Adjective

Marbella is once again attracting a moneyed, glamorous crowd, with sybaritic beach clubs, fashion pop-ups, standout restaurants, and sprawling spas that promise head-to-toe pampering.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
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

Definition of moneyed

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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

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

Definition of affluent

Adjective

Miguel learns that the boy had been taken by Miguel’s parents and the parents of his friends after their once-prosperous village in Veracruz took a major hit.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Congressional District first and will work to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for our families, our communities, and our country.

— Belinda Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of prosperous

Adjective

To be clear, this is a depiction of a relatively well-to-do turf house.

— Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a man and woman were found fatally shot inside a Westwood home early Friday, sending shock waves through the well-to-do neighborhood.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of well-to-do

Adjective

From the uber-soft pillows and crisp, cool sheets to the big fluffy robe and cozy slippers, the best hotels in the world know a thing or two about keeping their guests comfortable.

— Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
While my wife and I went sightseeing, the JW team made sure my in-laws were comfortable, checked on, and treated with genuine care.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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