opulent

/ˈɒpjʊl(ə)nt/adjective

Showing great wealth in an impressive, showy way; grand and luxurious.

Example sentences

“They dined in an opulent ballroom hung with crystal chandeliers.”
“The billionaire's opulent yacht had a helipad and a swimming pool.”

Focuses on visible riches: opulent interiors, opulent fabrics. 'Luxurious' is close but less showy.

Featured as word of the day on May 20, 2026.

Synonyms for opulent

luxurious
lavish
sumptuous
plush
grand

Antonyms

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Related words

ornateDecorated with a lot of complicated detail.onerousRequiring so much effort that it feels like a heavy load; hard to bear.oscillateTo move repeatedly from side to side or back and forth, often in a steady rhythm.ostentatiousDeliberately showy in order to catch people's attention.ostracizeTo shut someone out of a group or society by ignoring them and refusing to have any contact with them.outlandishVery strange or unusual; far from what is normal or expected.