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Opulence
Great riches; wealth; a lavish abundance
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Imagine This
Opu is such a wealthy man that he lends millions of dollars to his friends without an IOU and without interest. In a mansion lived a billionaire; there are enough electric appliances to drain the electricity of a nuclear power station.
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Sounds Like
OP-yuh-lΙns
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Looks Like
Looks like 'opulent' + ence
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Remember This
Remember: opulence conveys lavish, ostentatious wealth and luxury, often with a formal or literary tone.
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Other Forms
opulentadjective
opulentlyadverb
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Connect With
luxury, affluence, abundance, lavishness, extravagance
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Note
Opulence denotes a state or atmosphere of wealth and grandeur. Use in contexts describing settings, possessions, or environments; distinguish it from 'opulent' (an adjective) which describes things as having wealth or luxury.
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Examples
- The opulence of the palace stunned visitors with its gold-leaf ceilings and crystal chandeliers.
- A sense of opulence hung over the gala as guests arrived in luxury cars and designer gowns.
Synonyms
luxuryaffluenceprosperitylavishnessriches
Antonyms
povertydestitutionimpoverishment
Etymology
From Latin opulentia, opulentus 'rich, wealthy', from ops/opes 'wealth, resources'
Mnemonic
OPULENCE: Opulent People Use Luxuries Excessively.
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