Meaning & use
opulent
Displaying great wealth through luxury, richness, or abundance.
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The hotel's opulent lobby featured marble floors, gold trim, and a sweeping crystal chandelier.
They hosted an opulent wedding with an orchestra and a seven-course meal.
A note on using this word
Often carries a hint of excess or extravagance, sometimes used with slight disapproval as well as admiration.
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lavishluxurious
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