opulent
adjective
op·u·lent
ˈä-pyə-lənt 
: exhibiting or characterized by opulence: such as
a
: amply or plentifully provided or fashioned often to the point of ostentation
living in opulent comfort
opulent furnishings
an opulent hotel
b
dated
: having a large estate or property : wealthy
an opulent family
opulent industrialists
opulently
adverb
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
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At the pinnacle of this experience is the Sultan Suite, an opulent retreat that sets a high standard for indulgence.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
More recently, in late 2024, Captain Kirk himself — William Shatner — set a course for this final frontier aboard an opulent, state-of-the-art expedition vessel.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
As of now, Talamasca is not built for longevity or reflective of Rice’s opulent style.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
There’s a bevy of alluring tea options, from the Italian High Tea, served with Italian mascarpone cream to the Bubbles & Caviar, which takes the signature Remi High Tea and adds opulent fare to boost the entire experience.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
More recently, in late 2024, Captain Kirk himself — William Shatner — set a course for this final frontier aboard an opulent, state-of-the-art expedition vessel.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
As of now, Talamasca is not built for longevity or reflective of Rice’s opulent style.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
There’s a bevy of alluring tea options, from the Italian High Tea, served with Italian mascarpone cream to the Bubbles & Caviar, which takes the signature Remi High Tea and adds opulent fare to boost the entire experience.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opulent
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“Opulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opulent. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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