moneyed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
    monied.
    • moneyed interests
  2. adjective satellite having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
    loaded; wealthy; flush; affluent.
    • an affluent banker
    • a speculator flush with cash
    • not merely rich but loaded
    • moneyed aristocrats
    • wealthy corporations

WordNet


Mon"eyed adverb
Definitions
  1. Supplied with money; having money; wealthy; as, moneyey men. Bacon.
  2. Converted into money; coined.
    If exportation will not balance importation, away must your silver go again, whether moneyed or not moneyed. Locke.
  3. Consisting in, or composed of, money. A. Hamilton.

Webster 1913