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

Derived Forms

• ˈopulently, adverb
• ˈopulence, noun

Other Words From

• opu·lent·ly adverb
• un·opu·lent adjective
• un·opu·lent·ly adverb

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

Bal also diversified into the restaurant business and designed the interiors of one of Delhi's posh restaurants, Veda, whose opulent and extravagant interiors created a buzz in the Indian media.

From BBC

Soon enough we understand its role in deciphering the woman sitting before us, centered in an opulent room with a lush bouquet of stargazer lilies behind her.

From Salon

When the sun sets over Las Vegas, Nicole Williams gets to work, serving drinks from behind the bar of an opulent hotel on the city's infamous strip.

From BBC

He bought a Rolex watch and began taking opulent vacations, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

An is among 16 North Korean who athletes have come to an opulent host city that could hardly be more different to the austere Pyongyang airport in which they were filmed setting off last month.

From BBC

Related Words

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