opulent
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.op·u·lent
adjective \-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
See Examples of OPULENT
- <an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions>
- <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
See Synonym Discussion at rich
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