opulent
opulent
Definition & meaning
The adjective opulent describes something that is characterized by great wealth, luxury, or abundance. It is often used to describe physical spaces, interior design, or lifestyle choices that appear lavish, expensive, and visually rich.
There are two primary nuances to the word:
- Luxurious and wealthy: Pertaining to high-quality, expensive, or extravagant surroundings (e.g., an opulent palace or an opulent lifestyle).
- Abundant or profuse: Used to describe something that exists in large quantities or displays a sense of fullness and richness (e.g., opulent vegetation or an opulent display of flowers).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Part of speech: Adjective.
- Usage: It is used as an attributive adjective (e.g., ein opulentes Abendessen) or a predicative adjective (e.g., das Zimmer wirkte opulent).
- Declension: As an adjective in German, it follows standard declension rules (e.g., der opulente Stil, einer opulenten Mahlzeit).
Origin: The word originates from the Latin opulentus, meaning "wealthy" or "plentiful," which is derived from ops, meaning "wealth" or "power." It entered the German language through the Latin root, retaining its association with richness and abundance.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Die Wohnung wirkt sehr opulent.adjective
The apartment appears very opulent.
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