opulent

[op-yuh-luhnt]

adjective

1. characterized by or exhibiting opulence.

   an opulent suite.

   Synonyms: luxurious, sumptuous
   Antonyms: squalid, poor

2. wealthy, rich, or affluent.

3. richly supplied; abundant or plentiful.

   opulent sunshine.

opulent

/ ˈɒpjʊlənt /

adjective

1. having or indicating wealth

2. abundant or plentiful

Other Word Forms

• opulently adverb
• unopulent adjective
• unopulently adverb
• opulence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of opulent¹

1595–1605; < Latin opulentus wealthy, equivalent to op- (stem of ops power, wealth) + -ulentus -ulent

Word History and Origins

Origin of opulent¹

C17: from Latin opulens, from opēs (pl) wealth

Example Sentences

The trust's website says Penrhyn Castle's "formidable architecture, opulent interiors and fine art collection lean on a long history of sugar and slate fortunes, social unrest and the longest-running industrial dispute in British history".

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The majesty of a glorious heritage brand condensed into an opulent storefront.

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In a city that prides itself on its opulent image, the comments took officials by surprise.

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Instead, she transforms the Kells’ estate into a nature preserve where she hosts opulent galas and nurses injured hawks.

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His opulent ivory and gold ensemble - created by designer Prabal Gurung - complete with a feathered bejewelled turban, trended in India for weeks.

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Related Words

• deluxe 
• extravagant 
• lavish 
• luscious 
• ostentatious 
• palatial 
• plush 
• sumptuous 
• swank