opulent

[op-yuh-luhnt] / ˈɒp yə lənt /

ADJECTIVE

rich, luxurious, profuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deluxe extravagant lavish luscious ostentatious palatial plush sumptuous swank

WEAK

abundant affluent copious exuberant frilly luxuriant moneyed plentiful pretentious prodigal profusive prolific prosperous rich riotous showy upholstered velvet wealthy well-heeled well-off well-to-do

Antonyms

STRONGEST

economical poor small

WEAK

depressed destitute

Example Sentences

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Still, I’m holding out hope that a very different HBO series — Julian Fellowes’ opulent period soap ‘The Gilded Age’ — lands in that eighth slot for its excellent third season.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Tamba — Walking into Tamba, you’re immediately struck by the opulent decor and warm welcome from the host.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Large companies have long flocked to Gulf states as a conference hub, drawn by their extensive flight connections, opulent meeting spaces and, in the case of Dubai, its nightlife and entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Provided a buyer can make it through Simmons’ strict selection process, they will have quite the opulent pad on their hands.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Suddenly the skyblue Plymouth looked absurdly opulent on the narrow, pitted road.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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