Moneyed

//ˈmʌniːd// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Affluent, rich.

    "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."

  2. 2
    Paid for; funded
Adjective
  1. 1
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value wordnet
  2. 2
    based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
wealthyabounding in richesaffluentaffluentbig-richcomfortable

Example

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"The volcano sits inside a lake in one of the archipelago’s wealthier provinces, one heavily frequented by local tourists and moneyed retirees as well as farmers selling coffee and ornamental plants."

Etymology

From money + -ed.

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