adj
minted
Minted (adj) means Freshly made or produced, especially of coins. Example: “The newly minted coins gleamed in the display case.”
adj
1
Freshly made or produced, especially of coins.
"The newly minted coins gleamed in the display case."
2
(British, informal) Very wealthy.
"He's absolutely minted after selling his company."
"Marcus: We're very sorry. Stylax: No, we're not. For all this guy knows, we could be mega-minted poshos in disguise. Shopkeeper: It will be a superb disguise. Stylax: Cheers."
— Sam Leifer et al, Jugball (2016)
How to use minted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "freshly produced" (coins, phrases) or, informally in Britain, "loaded with money."
When to use it
The "wealthy" sense is British slang — casual, not for formal writing.
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- Comparative
- more minted
- Superlative
- most minted
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The newly _____ coins gleamed in the display case.
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What does “minted” mean?
The word “minted” means freshly made or produced, especially of coins. In plain terms, either "freshly produced" (coins, phrases) or, informally in Britain, "loaded with money.".
How do you use “minted” in a sentence?
Here is “minted” used in a sentence: “The newly minted coins gleamed in the display case.”
What part of speech is “minted”?
“Minted” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “minted” have?
“Minted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: freshly made or produced, especially of coins.
