WELL-HEELED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

well-heeled

adjective

ˈwel-ˈhēld

Definition of well-heeled

as in wealthy

having goods, property, or money in abundance the resort caters to a well-heeled clientele that demands the best and has the money to pay for it

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Recent Examples of well-heeled Getting rid of property taxes in particular feels like a sop for the well-heeled. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026 The well-heeled have cemented the Paris-London-New York circuit as a must-take pilgrimage. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Charming, well-heeled, and dedicated to raising his daughters to honor the family name, Harris (Dallas) is a hard worker, a loyal husband, and stoic in the face of crisis. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026 The price point of Universal Genève watches certainly isn’t in line with LVMH’s luxury lineup, but there’s no denying this brand’s importance to both entry-level and well-heeled collectors alike. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for well-heeled

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Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Some wealthy suburbs were too small for the MoneyLion ranking.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of wealthy

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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.

— Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

Definition of rich

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Raised in an affluent suburb in Marin County, Siebel Newsom, 52, grew up in privilege.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Walmart The superstore stock has plenty of runway as Walmart 's efforts to court more affluent consumers begin to pay off, according to Bank of America.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of affluent

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