adjective
opulent
OP-yuu-luhnt
adjective
1
Extremely luxurious and lavish, often to a showy degree.
"The hotel lobby was opulent, with gold fixtures and marble floors."
"They threw an opulent wedding that cost a small fortune."
How to Use Opulent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRich, grand, and lavish — often used to describe surroundings or lifestyle.
Common pairings
opulent decor
opulent lifestyle
opulent surroundings
Word Forms
more opulent comparative, most opulent superlative
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Etymology
From Latin opulentus, "wealthy," related to ops, "wealth, power, resources."