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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, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, 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

Near Antonyms of opulent

deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged

bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint [chiefly British]

depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened

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

Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxurious, luxury, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous

Words Related to opulent

costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich

extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy

august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately

comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey (also homy), snug

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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