Moneyed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈmə-nēd/ mon·eyed

Meaning & Definition of Moneyed

Moneyed (adjective)

  1. having money, wealthy
  2. consisting in or derived from money

Moneyed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having goods, property, or money in abundance

    "luxury goods that are purchased mainly by moneyed tourists from abroad"

    similar: affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, opulent, rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do, in the chips
    related: better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful, flourishing, prospering, thriving, advantaged, blessed, privileged
    opposite: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken
    near: unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged, bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint (chiefly British), depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened, low, short

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moneyed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moneyed:

affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, opulent, rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do, in the chips

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Moneyed

Words with the opposite meaning of Moneyed:

destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken

Related Words for Moneyed

better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful, flourishing, prospering, thriving, advantaged, blessed, privileged

Near Antonyms of Moneyed

unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged, bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint, depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened, low, short

Origin & Etymology of Moneyed

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Moneyed

What does "Moneyed" mean?

"Moneyed" means having money, wealthy. As an adjective, it is defined as: having money, wealthy.

What is another word for "Moneyed"?

Other words for "Moneyed" include affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, opulent and rich. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moneyed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moneyed"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moneyed". Common alternatives include affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, opulent, rich, silk-stocking and wealthy.

What is the opposite of "Moneyed"?

Antonyms of "Moneyed" include destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious and poor. Near antonyms include unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged and hand-to-mouth.

How do you use "Moneyed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moneyed" in a sentence: "luxury goods that are purchased mainly by moneyed tourists from abroad".

Is "Moneyed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moneyed" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Moneyed"?

"Moneyed" is pronounced /ˈmə-nēd/ and divided into syllables as mon·eyed.

What is the origin of the word "Moneyed"?

First known use: 15th century.