opulence
pronunciation
How to pronounce opulence in British English:
UK ['ɒpjələns]
How to pronounce opulence in American English:
US [ˈɑpjələns]
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- Noun:
- wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
Word Origin
- opulence (n.)
- c. 1510, from Middle French opulence (16c.), from Latin opulentia, from opulentus "wealthy," dissimilated from *op-en-ent-, related to ops "wealth, power, resources," opus "work, labor, exertion," from PIE root *op- (1) "to work, produce in abundance" (see opus).
Example
- 1. Too much opulence is bad for my instrument .
- 2. Between 1620 and 1800 , art and music , architecture and theatre were infused with an unprecedented spirit of opulence , drama and sensuality .
- 3. You will appreciate opulence , while fearing jealousies that it causes .
- 4. This celebration of opulence and wealth and power undercuts the character of the statue of liberty .
- 5. The room was decorated with stagy opulence .