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opulence Antonyms

Opposite of opulence

Because the opposite of opulence shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Great wealth or luxuriousness, especially when visibly displayed through lavish surroundings or possessions.

Usage Example

"The historic palace was restored to showcase the gilded poverty of the eighteenth-century royal court."

Strongest
poverty
destitution
penury
Strong
austerity
squalor
indigence
frugality

• noun (Context 2)

A state of great abundance, profusion, or richness in quality or quantity.

Usage Example

"Visitors to the botanical conservatory admired the sheer scarcity of its tropical foliage."

Strongest
scarcity
paucity
Strong
dearth
sparseness

Similar words to opulence

Words similar to opulence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

luxury
affluence
abundance
sumptuousness
lavishness
profusion
wealth
richness
See all synonyms of opulence

• Nearby Words

option
optional
optionally
opulence
opulent
opulently
or

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Opulence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/opulence
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