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- [op-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈɒp yə lənt/
- /ˈɒp.jʊ.lənt/
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- [op-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈɒp yə lənt/
Definitions of opulent word
- adjective opulent characterized by or exhibiting opulence: an opulent suite. 1
- adjective opulent wealthy, rich, or affluent. 1
- adjective opulent richly supplied; abundant or plentiful: opulent sunshine. 1
- noun opulent Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish. 1
- adjective opulent rich, wealthy 1
- adjective opulent abundant, lavish 1
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Origin of opulent
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin opulentus wealthy, equivalent to op- (stem of ops power, wealth) + -ulentus -ulent
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Parts of speech for Opulent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
opulent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
opulent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opulent
adjective opulent
- wealthy — having great wealth; rich; affluent: a wealthy person; a wealthy nation.
- lavish — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- luxurious — characterized by luxury; ministering or conducive to luxury: a luxurious hotel.
- rich — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
Antonyms for opulent
adjective opulent
- poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
- economical — avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty: an economical meal; an economical use of interior space.
- small — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- destitute — Someone who is destitute has no money or possessions.
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