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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
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)
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