opulence
Other forms: opulences
Something with opulence is drenched in wealth and luxury. You'll need gold brocaded curtains, diamond-encrusted watches, and a world-renowned personal chef if you want to add some opulence to your life.
Not surprisingly, the noun opulence comes from the Latin opulentia, meaning “wealthy.” A word that suggests extravagant excess, opulence describes lavish and visibly over-the-top living. Synonyms include abundance, prosperity, and riches. Said the novelist Joseph Conrad, “Protection is the first necessity of opulence and luxury.” Meaning, first secure one’s riches and safety, and then enjoy without a care in the world!
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wealth as evidenced by sumptuous livingsynonyms: luxuriousness, luxury, sumptuousnesstype of:wealth, wealthinessthe state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
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