OPULENTLY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

opulently

adverb

Definition of opulently

as in expensively

in a luxurious manner an opulently furnished palace

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Recent Examples of opulently On board, the common areas were opulently decorated with monumental staircases and picture windows overlooking a half-mile-long beach. — Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers. — Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

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The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Training works best when the system helps people minimize risks and recover safely, not fail expensively.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of expensively

Adverb

Think of Sunriver as a luxuriously rustic, family-style retreat packed with both warm and cold-weather activities.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Its luxuriously soft drop-waist style and stretchy strapless top leave room for endless wear, whether as a maxi dress or folded down to be a maxi skirt.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Definition of luxuriously

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She was eventually caught by the chasers — with Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) replacing Mahe, who had rejoined the peloton — but won the combativity prize of the day, which was richly deserved for a strong effort.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
That patience pays off in the way Extrait wears so richly, albeit noticeably softer and more enveloping than its raw materials read on paper.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of richly

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This elegant space—owned by Italian friends and sumptuously renovated by an Italian designer—tones down the gaudiest of Moroccan clichés without sacrificing a sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Your composition captures flowers, chamoy and other candies and fruit sumptuously arranged in and around a ceramic jar from LACMA’s permanent collection.

— Stephanie Shih June 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of sumptuously

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Brady Christensen, who can play all five offensive line spots, looms large on the free-agent market.

— Mike Kaye June 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
With the back-to-back deaths of the district's representative, who were both in their 70s, age loomed large over the race, especially as younger Democrats push for a new generation of candidates.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 May 2026

Definition of large

Adverb

Their paper-light, ergonomic design fits comfortably during extended study sessions, offering 10 hours of continuous playback per charge and 50 hours total with the case.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Just use the tiny rear seats for storage, as no adult would ever comfortably fit back there.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of comfortably

Adverb

They were asked to press high, in the first half particularly, leaving a 4-2-4 shape with little midfield cover.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Rhiannon Do received a high-paying job at Viet America Society plus $350,000 for a down payment on a $1 million North Tustin home.

— Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026

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