opulent
opulent
Definition
opu·lent (äp′yo̵̅o̅ lənt, -yə-)
adjective
- very wealthy or rich
- characterized by abundance or profusion; luxuriant
Etymology: L opulentus or opulens < ops: see opus
op′u·lence noun or op′u·lency
op′u·lently adverb
opulent
Synonyms
opulent
modif.
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 traditiongliding in and out of the corridors of power with the opulent calm of angelfish swimming through an aquarian castle.
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