well-heeled

Rolling in money

Well-heeled describes someone who has plenty of money.

The term suggests comfortable wealth rather than flashy riches—a well-heeled family lives in a nice neighborhood, sends their kids to good schools, and doesn't worry about bills.

The well-heeled clientele at the country club drove luxury cars and summered abroad.

It's slightly old-fashioned but still common, often appearing in descriptions of upscale neighborhoods, exclusive clubs, or affluent social circles.

wealthy

affluent

Having abundant financial resources

prosperous · millionaire · billionaire · tycoon · magnate · financier · banker · heir · heiress · landowner

aristocratic

elite

Superior select group

genteel · high-born · titled · aristocracy · nobility · gentry · pedigreed · peerage · dynastic · hereditary

lifestyle

yacht

Large pleasure vessel

  • manorLanded aristocratic residence
  • estateProperty and grounds
  • poloMounted mallet sport

chauffeur · butler · concierge · penthouse · villa · champagne · caviar · gala · soirée · cotillion

stylish

elegant

Gracefully refined, tasteful

dapper · refined · polished · immaculate · debonair · suave · natty · sharp · distinguished · impeccable

patronage

philanthropist

Donor to charitable causes

endowment · sponsor · collector · connoisseur · trustee · foundation · fundraiser · backer · underwriter · grantor

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financial status

well-heeledpoor

Lacking sufficient resources

penniless · broke · destitute · impoverished · poverty-stricken

Family

well, heel, well-being, well-off, heels, well-to-do, heeled

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