opulence

noun

op·​u·​lence ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s 

1

: wealth, affluence

the opulence of prerevolutionary monarchs

2

: abundance, profusion

an opulence of fruits

Synonyms

• assets
• capital
• fortune
• means
• riches
• substance
• wealth
• wherewithal
• worth

Examples of opulence in a Sentence

in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty

Recent Examples on the Web

Step into the opulence of the 29th edition of FILMART organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. —Partner Content, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025

Despite the opulence of it all, Mukerjee’s aesthetics are informed by his solidly middle-class roots. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025

While the rest of the resort’s guests are simply lavishing in its opulence, Belinda is straddling two worlds — one as a guest, and one as an employee. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025

Known for his excesses and controversial reign, the discovery of Caligula’s Garden not only illuminates his world but also sheds light on the opulence of ancient Roman life. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin opulentia, from opulentus "abounding in resources, opulent" + -ia -ia entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

opulence

noun

op·​u·​lence ˈäp-yə-lən(t)s 

: great wealth