opulence
What does "opulence" mean?
Opulence refers to great wealth, luxury, and lavishness. The mental image is one of excess, where everything is gold-plated, expensive, and designed to impress, often suggesting a sense of abundance that borders on the ostentatious. It is typically used to describe settings, lifestyles, or decor that feel grand and expensive. While it can be used neutrally to describe high-end quality, it often carries a subtle undertone of excess, implying that the display of wealth is somewhat overwhelming or showy.
"opulence" in conversation
Discussing a hotel
The lobby was decorated with pure gold accents everywhere.
The lobby was decorated with pure gold accents everywhere.
It was pure opulence, honestly a bit too much for me.
It was pure opulence, honestly a bit too much for me.
Used to describe an overwhelming sense of luxury.
Describing a historic palace
Observe the opulence of the royal ballroom.
Observe the opulence of the royal ballroom.
I have never seen such intricate craftsmanship.
I have never seen such intricate craftsmanship.
Often used in formal or historical contexts to describe grandeur.
"opulence" in a sentence
The mansion was a symbol of his family's opulence.
The mansion was a symbol of his family's opulence.
They lived in a state of quiet opulence, far removed from the city's poverty.
They lived in a state of quiet opulence, far removed from the city's poverty.
The sheer opulence of the gala left the guests speechless, as every detail screamed excess.
The sheer opulence of the gala left the guests speechless, as every detail screamed excess.
