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 large crowd was a testament to how rare the moment was as it was one of the few times that the pair has performed the opulent lifestyle rap album since it dropped in February.

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An illuminated gothic crown drew the eye upward to an opulent C-suite atop the offices for American Radiator’s employees.

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The room is opulent, the patrons sharp, and the stools oddly comfortable for stools.

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However, there is no mistaking one of its most prominent former owners: “The Departed” star, who commissioned famed architect Richard Landry to design the opulent abode for his family in 2014.

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"Number one is trying to convince our friends from different countries to look at the Philippines," Uy told AFP in the shadow of the opulent Sta.

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Related Words

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