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opulence — great wealth or luxuriousness

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: great wealth or luxuriousness

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːpjələns/

Example Sentences

  • The billionaire's yacht was a floating monument to opulence, complete with a helicopter landing pad and underwater dining room.
  • Despite their opulence, they remained surprisingly humble about their wealth.
  • The wedding cake's opulence was so extreme that it required its own security guard.

opulence

NOUN

[/ˈɑːpjələns/]

great wealth or luxuriousness

a well-dressed host in a golden suit gestures proudly toward an enormous feast laid out on crystal plates. The table overflows with expensive delicacies, golden utensils, and towering champagne fountains. Servants in formal attire carry silver platters while guests admire the lavish spread around them. Crystal chandeliers cast sparkling light across the scene as expensive artwork decorates the marble walls. Guests wear diamond jewelry and silk gowns while raising crystal glasses in celebration. The ornate furniture and golden decorations fill every corner of the luxurious space. great wealth and luxuriousness on full display
💡 Concept

a well-dressed host in a golden suit gestures proudly toward an enormous feast laid out on crystal plates. The table overflows with expensive delicacies, golden utensils, and towering champagne fountains. Servants in formal attire carry silver platters while guests admire the lavish spread around them. Crystal chandeliers cast sparkling light across the scene as expensive artwork decorates the marble walls. Guests wear diamond jewelry and silk gowns while raising crystal glasses in celebration. The ornate furniture and golden decorations fill every corner of the luxurious space. great wealth and luxuriousness on full display

The giant Ent covered with glowing opals became a symbol of pure opulence. (OPAL(jewel) + ENT(giant tree))
🧠 Mnemonic

The giant Ent covered with glowing opals became a symbol of pure opulence. (OPAL(jewel) + ENT(giant tree))

Beyond the silent desert stood a city of breathtaking opulence.
🎵 Rhyme

Beyond the silent desert stood a city of breathtaking opulence.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɑːpjələns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒpjələns/

🌳Etymology

Rootopul-
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin 'opulentia' meaning wealth or abundance, derived from 'opulentus' (wealthy, rich). This word has been used since ancient Roman times to describe luxury and material prosperity.

Breakdown

opulent- (Latin root meaning wealthy/abundant) + -ce (noun suffix indicating state or quality)

🎵Rhyme

turbulenceflatulencesucculence
turbulence
flatulence
succulence

🔗Collocations

display opulence
sheer opulence
live in opulence
taste for opulence
opulence and grandeur
symbols of opulence

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The billionaire's yacht was a floating monument to opulence, complete with a helicopter landing pad and underwater dining room.”

“Despite their opulence, they remained surprisingly humble about their wealth.”

😄 Fun example

“The wedding cake's opulence was so extreme that it required its own security guard.”

“The museum's new wing showcased the opulence of ancient civilizations.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

luxurywealthaffluencerichnesssplendor

Antonyms

povertyausteritysimplicity

Related

opulentlavishextravagantsumptuousprosperity

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