landed
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for landed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Owning land, especially a large amount of it, as a source of wealth or status.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
landless
How to use landed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
landed gentry
landed property
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English londed, from Old English ġelandod. By surface analysis, it is land plus -ed.
Full origin of landed →Frequently asked questions
What does “landed” mean?
The word “landed” means owning land, especially a large amount of it, as a source of wealth or status. In plain terms, describes someone or something built on ownership of land — most often heard in "landed gentry" or "landed property.".
How do you pronounce “landed”?
“Landed” is pronounced LAND-ihd (/ˈlænd.ɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “landed” in a sentence?
Here is “landed” used in a sentence: “The landed gentry once controlled most of the county.”
What part of speech is “landed”?
“Landed” is an adjective.
Is “landed” a common word?
“Landed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "landed" and "wealthy"?
Landed specifically means owning land as a source of wealth or status, while wealthy is a broader term for having riches of any kind. A landed family's wealth is rooted in their estates rather than in cash or other assets.
What is a "landed estate"?
A landed estate is a large area of land owned by one person or family, usually held as a source of income and social standing. The adjective landed stresses that the wealth and status come from land ownership.
