Synonyms of opulence

opulence

noun

ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s 

as in wealth

the total of one's money and property

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wealth
• assets
• capital
• riches
• money
• fortune
• things
• funds
• worth
• possessions
• prosperity
• substance
• means
• holdings
• effects
• success
• savings
• finances
• wherewithal
• abundance
• affluence
• property
• resources
• belongings
• paraphernalia
• chattels
• wallet
• acquisition
• treasure
• personal property
• treasury
• deep pockets
• bankroll
• valuables
• accession
• personalty
• reserve
• nest egg

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liabilities
• debts
• indebtedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opulence

There were also stars who leaned into opulence this week, too. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026

Velvet is a natural for drawing out the opulence of plum, but look to linen and leather for more earthy applications. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

By 1988, when Phantom debuted on Broadway, the Reagan-era consumer culture and flashy opulence were on their way out, so the ornate, maximalist sets and the lush orchestrations felt off-key to reviewers. — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2026

For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026