opulence

noun

op·​u·​lence ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s 

1

: wealth, affluence

the opulence of prerevolutionary monarchs

2

: abundance, profusion

an opulence of fruits

Synonyms

• wealth
• assets

Examples of opulence in a Sentence

in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty

Recent Examples on the Web

Against this backdrop, Mandapa’s suites and pool villas, whose chic dark wood paneling contrasts with bold pops of lime and fuchsia, immerse guests in Balinese opulence. —Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

At Golden Hour in the city’s River Arts district, Gilded Age opulence meets modern aesthetics with towering ceilings, a subway tile bar, and shimmering chandeliers. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025

And just steps from the Place de la Concorde, the Hôtel de Crillon stands as Paris’s crown jewel of hospitality, where 18th-century opulence meets contemporary French elegance. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025

The Lost Tapes grants viewers a glimpse into that life through Taylor’s candid reflections on it all—the romances, the tragedies, the opulence, and the scandals. —Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin opulentia, from opulentus "abounding in resources, opulent" + -ia -ia entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

opulence

noun

op·​u·​lence ˈäp-yə-lən(t)s 

: great wealth