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Moneyed: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Moneyed adjective. Having a lot of money; wealthy.
How to say it
MUN-eed/ˈmʌnɪd/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (MUN).
Moneyed in a sentence
The resort caters to a moneyed crowd who arrive by yacht.
Old moneyed families looked down on the newcomers’ gold taps.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- wealthy
- rich
- affluent
- well-to-do
Opposite:
- poor
- needy
Where moneyed comes from
From money plus -ed, meaning supplied with money.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Old _____ families looked down on the newcomers’ gold taps.
- moneyed
- profligate
- lucrative
Show the answer
moneyed: Old moneyed families looked down on the newcomers’ gold taps.