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 of opulence

• 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

But those relics of history paled in comparison to the ambience — and opulence — of the Forest Theater. —Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026

The American clan wallows in a life of pointless opulence in a Spanish villa, discussing designer clothes and snarking at servants and each other. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026

Indeed, one of the main attractions of such grand movie houses was the opulence itself – where everyday Joes, Janes and Junes might be enveloped in grandeur with a two-bit ticket. —Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026

This piece leans into the jewelry aspect of watch-making, exuding a sense of opulence perfect for a night out. —John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

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