moneyed

adjective

mon·​eyed ˈmə-nēd How to pronounce moneyed (audio)
variants or less commonly monied
1
: having money : wealthy
2
: consisting in or derived from money

Examples of moneyed in a Sentence

a member of the moneyed classes luxury goods that are purchased mainly by moneyed tourists from abroad
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The vibes are more moneyed this time around, with Silicon Valley billionaires, popstars and internet personalities descending on D.C. Over the weekend, nearly 20 unofficial balls will be held around the city, hosted by state societies, super PACs and conservative groups. Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 Stan would’ve played Joe Alwyn’s role, Harry Lee Van Buren, the pompous son of Guy Pearce’s moneyed industrialist who exploits Adrien Brody’s Jewish-Hungarian architect. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025 Performers including Josephine Baker came to Berlin to entertain a seemingly moneyed city. John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Right now in Kigali, an exciting food scene is growing, fueled in part by the moneyed travelers who pass through on their way to the country’s pricey lodges for gorilla trekking. Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for moneyed 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of moneyed was in the 15th century

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“Moneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moneyed. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

moneyed

adjective
mon·​eyed
variants or monied
: having money : wealthy

Legal Definition

moneyed

adjective
mon·​eyed
ˈmə-nēd
: consisting in or derived from money
a moneyed obligation

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