opulence

CEFRC1

/ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Great wealth shown through expensive and luxurious things.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Abundance, bounty, profusion.

Examples

  • The visitors were amazed by the opulence of the palace.

  • Rich people live in opulence.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Ostentatious display of wealth and luxury; plushness.

More examples

In context

  • The most meritorious persons have always … been removed from opulence.

  • 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.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The palace was decorated with gold and silk, showing the blank of the royal family.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From French opulence, from Latin opulentia.