/ ˈɒpjələnt; NAmE ˈɑːp-/ adjective ( formal )
1.
made or decorated using expensive materials
SYN luxurious
2.
( of people ) extremely rich
SYN wealthy
► opu·lence / -ləns; NAmE / noun [ U ]
► opu·lent·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 16th cent. (in the sense wealthy ): from Latin opulent- wealthy, splendid, from opes wealth.