Word meaning
opulent
adjective · OP-yuh-lent
What does opulent mean?
Opulent means ostentatiously rich and luxurious.
Opulent in a sentence
“The hotel lobby was opulent, with marble floors and gold trim.”
Synonyms for opulent
- lavish
- luxurious
- sumptuous
Where does opulent come from?
From Latin opulentus, "wealthy."
How to remember opulent
- Say it out loud a few times: OP-yuh-lent.
- Write one sentence of your own using opulent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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