# opulent

/ˈɑpjəɫənt/ (US) · /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/opulent
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

very rich and expensive, with lots of luxury and beautiful things. You use this to describe a place or a person that has a lot of wealth and style.

For teachers: characterised by great wealth, luxury, and extravagance. Often used to describe physical spaces, such as palaces or interiors, or the lifestyle of the wealthy.

## Examples

- The hotel has an opulent lobby with gold and marble.
- The royal family's opulent lifestyle was often the subject of public debate regarding the use of public funds.
- The museum's opulent collection of Renaissance art includes gilded ceilings and rare tapestries that reflect the immense wealth of the era.

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