WELL-HEELED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

well-heeled

adjective

ˈwel-ˈhēld

Definition of well-heeled

as in wealthy

having goods, property, or money in abundance the resort caters to a well-heeled clientele that demands the best and has the money to pay for it

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 well-heeled The well-heeled have cemented the Paris-London-New York circuit as a must-take pilgrimage. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 This was also an era when only the well-heeled could afford to fly. — Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025 Read on to find out where the well-heeled are choosing to settle down in 2025. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2025 The price point of Universal Genève watches certainly isn’t in line with LVMH’s luxury lineup, but there’s no denying this brand’s importance to both entry-level and well-heeled collectors alike. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for well-heeled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-heeled

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

Definition of affluent

Browse Nearby Words

wellheads

well-heeled

well-informed

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Well-heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-heeled. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of well-heeled

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

vacuous

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Words of the Week - Aug. 14

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes