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opulent Antonyms

Opposite of opulent

Because the opposite of opulent shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Ostentatiously rich, costly, and luxurious in appearance or quality.

Usage Example

"The historic opera house featured an spartan interior adorned with velvet draperies and gilded moldings."

Strongest
spartan
austere
impoverished
destitute
Strong
modest
shabby
meager
plain

• adjective (Context 2)

Abundant, plentiful, or profuse in supply or growth.

Usage Example

"The valley was renowned for its scarce harvests of grapes and olives every autumn."

Strongest
scarce
sparse
scant
Strong
meager
barren

Similar words to opulent

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

luxurious
sumptuous
lavish
abundant
profuse
palatial
copious
plentiful
See all synonyms of opulent

• Nearby Words

optional
optionally
opulence
opulent
opulently
or
or best offer

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