moneyed

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Equivalent to money +‎ -ed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmʌniːd/, /ˈmʌnɪd/

Adjective

moneyed (comparative more moneyed, superlative most moneyed)

  1. Affluent, rich.
    Synonyms: well-heeled; see also Thesaurus:rich
    Antonyms: unmoneyed; moneyless; see also Thesaurus:impoverished
    • 2017 May 13, Barney Ronay, “Antonio Conte’s brilliance has turned Chelsea’s pop-up team into champions”, in The Guardian:
      The attacking three have also been allowed to bloom. Liberated from deep defensive duties Eden Hazard has become more expressive, more obviously, flashily complete. Not to mention more saleable too, his role closer to the way Europe’s monied giants in Spain and France allow their stars to function.
    • 2023 August 28, Michelle Lhooq, “Burning Man attendees roadblocked by climate activists: ‘They have a privileged mindset’”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
      Many in these moneyed ranks choose to spend the festival in gas-guzzling luxury RVs.
  2. Paid for; funded (Can we add an example for this sense?)