Definition of opulent
opulently
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Examples of opulent in a Sentence
an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions
an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques
Recent Examples of opulent from the Web
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The most radical element of Luc Besson’s 1997 space opera The Fifth Element is not the absurdly opulent future-costumes designed by Jean Paul Gaultier.
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While Dubai’s focus is trained on its opulent future, there are also plenty of ways to explore its past — in Dubai-style luxury, of course.
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And the Crimson Tide will be among the first two NCAA teams to take the field at the opulent stadium being built next door.
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That's above today's poverty threshold, but not exactly opulent.
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While Dubai‘s focus is trained on its opulent future, there are also plenty of ways to explore its past — in Dubai-style luxury, of course.
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Gens turns her attention to the opulent operatic repertoire of 19th-century France.
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The richest of the rich, Warren Buffett, does not live an opulent lifestyle.
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This collaboration is going where luxury streetwear has not gone before—from baseball jackets, to LV's take on the signature Supreme tee, to a straight-up opulent skateboard trunk.
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Origin and Etymology of opulent
Latin opulentus, from ops power, help; akin to Latin opus work
Synonym Discussion of opulent
OPULENT Defined for English Language Learners
opulent
playDefinition of opulent for English Language Learners
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: very comfortable and expensive
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: very wealthy
OPULENT Defined for Kids
opulent
playDefinition of opulent for Students
: having or showing much wealth opulent homes
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