MONEYED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does moneyed mean? 

• MONEYED (adjective)
  The adjective MONEYED has 2 senses:

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

2. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

  Familiarity information: MONEYED used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MONEYED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth

Synonyms:

moneyed; monied

Context example:

moneyed interests

Antonym:

moneyless (not based on the possession of money)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

Synonyms:

affluent; flush; loaded; moneyed; substantial; wealthy

Context example:

a substantial family

Similar:

rich (possessing material wealth)

 Context examples 

Differences between relations are much to be deplored—but they are extremely general—and the great thing is, to be on the right side: meaning, I take it, on the side of the moneyed interest.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)