Opulent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈä-pyə-lənt/ op·u·lent

Meaning & Definition of Opulent

Opulent (adjective)

  1. exhibiting or characterized by opulence
  2. amply or plentifully provided or fashioned often to the point of ostentation
  3. having a large estate or property, wealthy

Opulent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having goods, property, or money in abundance

    "an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions"

    similar: affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed, rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do, in the chips
    related: better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful, flourishing, prospering, thriving, advantaged, blessed, privileged
    opposite: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken
    near: unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged, bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint (chiefly British), depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened, low, short

  2. showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort

    "an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques"

    similar: Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan, luxe, luxuriant, luxurious, luxury, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous
    related: costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich, extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic, imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately, comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey, snug
    opposite: ascetic, austere, humble, no-frills, spartan
    near: economical, frugal, meager, spare, stingy, thrifty

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Opulent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Opulent:

affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed, rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do, Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan, luxe, luxuriant, luxurious, luxury, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous, in the chips

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Opulent

Words with the opposite meaning of Opulent:

destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken, ascetic, austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Related Words for Opulent

better-off, comfortable, propertied, prosperous, substantial, successful, flourishing, prospering, thriving, advantaged, blessed, privileged, costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic

Near Antonyms of Opulent

unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged, hand-to-mouth, underprivileged, bankrupt, bankrupted, beggared, broke, indebted, insolvent, pauperized, ruined, skint, depressed, pinched, reduced, straitened, low, short, economical, frugal, meager, spare, stingy, thrifty

Word Forms of Opulent

Derived words: opulently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Opulent

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin opulentus "abounding in resources, wealthy," from op-, *ops "power, ability, wealth" + -ulentus "having in quantity, full of" (probably dissimilated from *-o-u̯ent-os, with Indo-European *-u̯ent-, suffix of possession) opus

First known use: circa 1518

Frequently Asked Questions about Opulent

What does "Opulent" mean?

"Opulent" means exhibiting or characterized by opulence. As an adjective, it is defined as: exhibiting or characterized by opulence. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Opulent"?

Other words for "Opulent" include affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed and rich. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Opulent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Opulent"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Opulent". Common alternatives include affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed, rich, silk-stocking and wealthy.

What is the opposite of "Opulent"?

Antonyms of "Opulent" include destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious and poor. Near antonyms include unaffluent, deprived, disadvantaged and hand-to-mouth.

How do you use "Opulent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Opulent" in a sentence: "an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions"; "an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques".

Is "Opulent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Opulent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Opulent"?

"Opulent" is pronounced /ˈä-pyə-lənt/ and divided into syllables as op·u·lent.

What is the origin of the word "Opulent"?

"Opulent" comes from borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin opulentus "abounding in resources, wealthy," from op-, *ops "power, ability, wealth" + -ulentus "having in quantity, full of" (probably dissimilated from *-o-u̯ent-os, with Indo-European *-u̯ent-, suffix of possession) opus. First known use: circa 1518.