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.
Source: tatoeba (8462248)
Moneyed
/ˈmʌniːd/
Synonyms for "moneyed" (43 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Strong matches (13)
Related words (21)
moneyoofyopulentprosperousprovided forrichrich as croesusrolling in moneywallowing in wealthwarmwealthywell fixedwell provided forwell-fixedwell-heeledwell-offwell-to-do
Adjective(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: affluent, wealthy, abounding in riches, affluent, affluent group.
- Sentence evidence is available for moneyed, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "moneyed".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "moneyed"
Keep "moneyed" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "moneyed" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "moneyed", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "moneyed" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
3 entriesCollocations
6 entriesmoneyed classmoneyed elitemoneyed influencemoneyed interestsmoneyed powermoneyed society
Inflections
2 entriesmore moneyedmost moneyed
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
NGOs claimed that endemic corruption was one cause for human rights abuses, with moneyed interests using corrupt government officials to harass and intimidate activists and groups that impeded their businesses.
Source: tatoeba (12011365)
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.
Source: wiktionary
Many in these moneyed ranks choose to spend the festival in gas-guzzling luxury RVs.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "moneyed"?
Closest matches include affluent, wealthy, abounding in riches, affluent, affluent group.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "moneyed"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.