opulence
great wealth and luxuriousness displayed in a lavish manner
Word origin: From Latin opulentus, wealthy, from ops, power or resources.
Opulence in a sentence
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The palace's opulence was evident in its gilded ceilings and marble floors.
The palace's opulence, from gilded ceilings to marble fountains, was meant to overawe visiting envoys.
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The negotiator's reputation for blank served her well: rivals who tried to outwait her invariably found that she had already anticipated their stalling and arranged a fallback months in advance.
Using “opulence” well
Opulence is great wealth displayed lavishly, emphasizing visible luxury and splendor rather than mere riches. It often implies ostentation, a conspicuous showing of abundance.
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