Monied (Adjective)
Meaning
Based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth; "moneyed interests".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The government was heavily influenced by the monied interests of big business and Wall Street.
- As a representative of the monied class, she felt entitled to speak for those who had more limited means.
- Monied corporations had donated generously to the campaign, which led many to question its independence.
- Monied elitism can make for bad public policy when politicians rely on it to fuel their own self-interests.
- Wealth and status allowed them to lead monied lifestyles with fine houses and country estates.