opulent

adjective

op·u·lent ˈä-pyə-lənt

Synonyms of opulent

: exhibiting or characterized by opulence: such as

: amply or plentifully provided or fashioned often to the point of ostentation

living in opulent comfort

opulent furnishings

an opulent hotel

dated : having a large estate or property : wealthy

an opulent family

opulent industrialists

opulently adverb

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rich, wealthy, affluent, opulent mean having goods, property, and money in abundance.

rich implies having more than enough to gratify normal needs or desires.

became rich through shrewd investing

wealthy stresses the possession of property and intrinsically valuable things.

wealthy landowners

affluent suggests prosperity and an increasing wealth.

an affluent society

opulent suggests lavish expenditure and display of great wealth, more often applying to things than people.

an opulent mansion

Examples of opulent in a Sentence

an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques

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The chef’s special chirashi boxes are striking, opulent collections of the day’s bounty. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 At Singapore’s One°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, this opportunity to enjoy opulent waterfront living is a major membership driver, explains general manager Nick McLaughlin. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 The restaurant is named for India’s zamindars — the feudal landlords who held power as aristocrats for centuries — and the lush and opulent space shows it, decked out with Indian art, heritage architectural touches, brass accents and warm lighting. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Oscar-winning actress Jessie Buckley and Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie handed out this year’s BFI & Chanel Filmmaker Awards during an opulent ceremony at London’s Claridge’s Hotel on Wednesday. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opulent

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin opulentus "abounding in resources, wealthy," from op-, *ops "power, ability, wealth" + -ulentus "having in quantity, full of" (probably dissimilated from *-o-u̯ent-os, with Indo-European *-u̯ent-, suffix of possession) — more at opus

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of opulent was circa 1518

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opulent

adjective

op·u·lent ˈäp-yə-lənt

: having or showing much wealth

opulently adverb

opulent

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