opulent
Opulent (adjective) means Extremely luxurious and lavish, often to a showy degree. Example: “The hotel lobby was opulent, with gold fixtures and marble floors.”
How to Use Opulent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRich, grand, and lavish — often used to describe surroundings or lifestyle.
Word Forms
more opulent comparative, most opulent superlative
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Etymology
From Latin opulentus, "wealthy," related to ops, "wealth, power, resources."
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What does “opulent” mean?
The word “opulent” means extremely luxurious and lavish, often to a showy degree. In plain terms, rich, grand, and lavish — often used to describe surroundings or lifestyle.
How do you pronounce “opulent”?
“Opulent” is pronounced OP-yuu-luhnt (/ˈɒpjʊlənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “opulent” in a sentence?
Here is “opulent” used in a sentence: “The hotel lobby was opulent, with gold fixtures and marble floors.”
What part of speech is “opulent”?
“Opulent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “opulent” come from?
The word “opulent” comes from Latin. From Latin opulentus, "wealthy," related to ops, "wealth, power, resources.".
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