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

The collection takes the opulence of the French court-corsetry, dramatic volume, delicate lace, ornate embroidery, and lavish textiles. — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Reincarnated as a Mandarin Oriental in 2015 and given a contemporary update, the hotel exudes opulence and glamour. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 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