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Opulence

/ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/ · noun

Meaning

Wealth..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Wealth.
  2. Abundance, bounty, profusion.
  3. Ostentatious display of wealth and luxury; plushness.

Example Sentences

There in full Opulence a Banker dwelt, Who all the Joys and Pangs of Riches felt; His Side-board glitter’d with imagin’d Plate; And his proud Fancy held a vaſt Eſtate.
The most meritorious persons have always … been removed from opulence.

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Antonyms for opulence

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does opulence mean?

Opulence means Wealth..

What is a synonym for opulence?

Common synonyms include luxury, sumptuousness, luxuriousness.

What is the opposite of opulence?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use opulence in a sentence?

There in full Opulence a Banker dwelt, Who all the Joys and Pangs of Riches felt; His Side-board glitter’d with imagin’d Plate; And his proud Fancy held a vaſt Eſtate.

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