Opulent | Definition of opulent by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of OPULENT

: exhibiting or characterized by opulence: as

a : having a large estate or property : wealthy <hoping to marry an opulent widow>

b : amply or plentifully provided or fashioned often to the point of ostentation <living in opulent comfort>

— op·u·lent·ly adverb

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Origin of OPULENT

Latin opulentus, from ops power, help; akin to Latin opus work

First Known Use: 1523

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Synonyms: affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do

Antonyms: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken

Synonym Discussion of OPULENT

rich, wealthy, affluent, opulent mean having goods, property, and money in abundance. rich implies having more than enough to gratify normal needs or desires <became rich through shrewd investing>. wealthy stresses the possession of property and intrinsically valuable things <wealthy landowners>. affluent suggests prosperity and an increasing wealth <an affluent society>. opulent suggests lavish expenditure and display of great wealth, more often applying to things than people <an opulent mansion>.

Definition of OPULENT for Kids

: having or showing much wealth <opulent homes>

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