opulent

op·u·lent

adj \-lənt\

Definition of OPULENT

: exhibiting or characterized by opulence: as a : having a large estate or property : wealthy <hoping to marry an opulent widow> b : amply or plentifully provided or fashioned often to the point of ostentation <living in opulent comfort>

— op·u·lent·ly adverb

Examples of OPULENT

1. <an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions>
2. <an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques>

Origin of OPULENT

Latin opulentus, from ops power, help; akin to Latin opus work

First Known Use: 1523

Related to OPULENT

Synonyms: affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do

Antonyms: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken

Related Words: better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful; flourishing, prospering, thriving; advantaged, blessed (also blest), privileged

Near Antonyms: unaffluent; deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged; bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint [chiefly British]; depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened; low, short

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