Meaning & use

opulent

adjective·Advanced

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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