Moneyed

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌn.iːd/

Definitions of moneyed

adjective having a lot of money or wealth; wealthy

Example Sentences

A1 She comes from a moneyed family.

A2 The moneyed elite often live in gated communities.

B1 The moneyed class tends to have more influence in politics.

B2 The moneyed businessman donated a large sum to the charity.

C1 The moneyed aristocrats hosted a lavish gala event.

C2 The moneyed socialites vacationed in a luxurious resort.

Examples of moneyed in a Sentence

formal The moneyed elite often frequented exclusive clubs and luxury resorts.

informal The moneyed folks always seem to have the latest gadgets and designer clothes.

slang Those moneyed snobs think they're better than everyone else.

figurative In the world of politics, influence can be just as powerful as being moneyed.

Grammatical Forms of moneyed

• past tense: moneyed
• plural: moneyed
• comparative: more moneyed
• superlative: most moneyed
• present tense: money
• future tense: will money
• perfect tense: have moneyed
• continuous tense: is moneying
• singular: moneyed
• positive degree: moneyed
• infinitive: to money
• gerund: moneying
• participle: moneyed

Origin and Evolution of moneyed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'moneyed' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'moneie' meaning 'money'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'moneyed' has evolved to refer to individuals or groups who possess wealth or financial resources, rather than just the concept of money itself.