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opulent
OP-yuu-luhnt
Opulent (adjective) means Extremely luxurious and lavish, often to a showy degree. Example: “The hotel lobby was opulent, with gold fixtures and marble floors.”
adjective
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more opulent
- Superlative
- most opulent
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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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