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opulent Definition

opu·lent (äpyo̵̅o̅ lənt, -yə-)

adjective

  1. very wealthy or rich
  2. characterized by abundance or profusion; luxuriant

Etymology: L opulentus or opulens < ops: see opus

opulent Related Forms
opu·lence noun or opu·lency opu·lently adverb
opulent Synonyms

opulent

modif.

  1. Rich

    affluent, prosperous, wealthy, sumptuous; see rich 1, 2.

  2. Plentiful

    profuse, abundant, luxuriant; see plentiful 1, 2. See syn. study at rich.

opulent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • surroundings: They gathered together in elegant or opulent surroundings to enjoy each other's company.
  • palace: In Baghdad today, General Garner was huddled inside the opulent Republican palace preparing for the conference.
  • splendor: Step into the carefree opulent splendor of Paris at the turn of the century for your Christmas Party.
  • chalet: You will find a number of exclusive opulent ski chalets available to hire all through the Italian skiing resorts.
  • furnishing: The light and airy Master Bedroom with its opulent furnishings has views over the orchard to the Rio Santo gorge beyond.
  • interior: Taking some nineteen years to complete, much of the time was spent on the impressive, opulent interior.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: I've tried not to have the kind of life where I'm only going to parties or living a very opulent lifestyle.
  • wonderfully: Tasting Note: Wonderfully opulent and perfumed on the nose with dollops of honey allied to blossom and spicy complexity.
  • extremely: I had seen a photo of three large men wrapped in luxurious towels, smoking pipes in extremely opulent surroundings.
  • once: The once opulent Spanish-style houses have large carved wooden doors opening on to cool flowery patios.
  • really: The more variety the better - lots of different shapes and sizes will give you a really opulent look.
  • visually: Pratt's keen eye for the visually opulent is a sometimes dizzying feast, tho always thoroughly rewarding experience.
opulent Quotes

Theyare a great tradition†gliding in and out of the corridors of power with the opulent calm of angelfish swimming through an aquarian castle.

—Allen, Henry Southworth

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