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opulent

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of opulent

1 having goods, property, or money in abundance
  • an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions
Synonyms of opulent

affluent, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
Words Related to opulent

better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful

flourishing, prospering, thriving

advantaged, blessed (also blest), privileged
Phrases Synonymous with opulent

in the chips
Near Antonyms of opulent

unaffluent

deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged

bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined

depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened

low, short
Antonyms of opulent

destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken
2 showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
  • an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques
Synonyms of opulent

deluxe, lavish, luxuriant, luxurious, luxury, palatial, plush, plushy, sumptuous
Words Related to opulent

costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich

extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy

august, awesome, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, regal, royal, splendid, stately
Near Antonyms of opulent

economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty
Antonyms of opulent

ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Synonym Discussion of opulent

rich, wealthy, affluent, opulent mean having goods, property, and money in abundance. rich implies having more than enough to gratify normal needs or desires.
    • became rich through shrewd investing
wealthy stresses the possession of property and intrinsically valuable things.
    • wealthy landowners
affluent suggests prosperity and an increasing wealth.
    • an affluent society
opulent suggests lavish expenditure and display of great wealth, more often applying to things than people.
    • an opulent mansion

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