opulent
adjective
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious; lavish; plentiful; abundant.
Etymology
From Latin opulentus "wealthy," from ops "power, resources, wealth." Related to opus (work) and operate.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The opulent palace featured gold-leaf ceilings and crystal chandeliers."
- 2.
"They lived an opulent lifestyle funded by oil wealth."
- 3.
"The opulent feast featured dozens of courses."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
Related Words
Fun Fact
Opulent, opus, and operation all trace to the Proto-Indo-European *op- "to work, produce." The connection: wealth comes from productive work. Ops was the Roman goddess of abundance and harvest.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (O, P, U, L, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
Put Your Vocabulary to the Test!
Ready to find words like "opulent" in a puzzle? Try today's Zabble challenge!