SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
opulent
adjective
Richly luxurious or displaying great wealth.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Richly luxurious
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Usage distinction
Return to topOpulent suggests abundance and visible luxury; rich can instead refer simply to wealth or intensity.
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See opulent in use
The opulent hall contrasted with the plain rehearsal room.
For a scene set in a wealthy collector's home, the design students created an opulent room with rich fabrics and generously cushioned seating.
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