Monied

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of moneyed. alt-of, alternative

    "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."

Adjective
  1. 1
    based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth wordnet

Example

More examples

"There was speculation among the lower classes that the country's monied families had made the fortunes in less than reputable ways."

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