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opulent

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op⋅u⋅lent

  [op-yuh-luhnt]
–adjective
1. characterized by or exhibiting opulence: an opulent suite.
2. wealthy, rich, or affluent.
3. richly supplied; abundant or plentiful: opulent sunshine.
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Origin:
1595–1605; < L opulentus wealthy, equiv. to op- (s. of ops power, wealth) + -ulentus -ulent

Related forms:
op⋅u⋅lent⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. sumptuous, luxurious.

Antonyms:
1. poor; squalid.
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op·u·lent   (ŏp'yə-lənt)   
adj.  

  1. Possessing or exhibiting great wealth; affluent.

  2. Characterized by rich abundance; luxuriant.


[Latin opulentus; see op- in Indo-European roots.]
op'u·lent·ly adv.
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