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Definition of opulent

opulent

/ˈɒp.jʊ.lənt/
op · u · lent
Adverb:opulently
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opulent Lexical Profile

opulent Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

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

Example

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

2

Abundant, plentiful, or profuse in supply or growth.

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

optometrist
optometry
opulence
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opuntia
opus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French opulent or directly from Latin opulentus ('wealthy, sumptuous'), derived from ops ('power, wealth, resources'), the name of the Roman goddess of plenty and fertility.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Opulent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/opulent
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