opulence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɒpjələns/

Definition

Great wealth or luxuriousness.

Examples

• The hotel suite was decorated with such opulence that it felt like a royal residence.

• Despite their immense opulence, the family chose to live a relatively simple life.

• The city's historical district still retains some of its former opulence, visible in the grand old buildings.

Synonyms of opulence

Words with a similar meaning to opulence:

• wealth
• luxury
• richness
• affluence
• sumptuousness

Antonyms of opulence

Words with the opposite meaning to opulence:

• poverty
• destitution

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