C2nounformalmoneyarts
US/ˈɑː.pjə.ləns/
UK/ˈɒp.jə.ləns/
great wealth and luxury, often shown in an expensive, impressive way
In context
The opulence of the hotel lobby, with its gold ceilings, amazed us.
The film shows the opulence of life in the royal palace.
Many people were angry at the opulence of the wedding during such a difficult year.
Words that go with opulence
noun + preposition
- opulence ofVisitors are always surprised by the opulence of the old theatre.
- display of opulenceThe party was a shameless display of opulence.
- air of opulenceThe marble floors give the restaurant an air of opulence.
adjective + noun
- sheer opulenceThe sheer opulence of the palace left visitors speechless.
- great opulenceThe emperor lived in great opulence while his people starved.