Antonyms for opulence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : op-yuh-luh ns

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒp yə ləns

Definition of opulence

Origin : 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- "to work, produce in abundance" (see opus).

noun wealth

Example sentences :

This "opulence of hill and lake" is the especial charm of Haverhill.
Extract from : « Whittier-land » by Samuel T. Pickard

In the time of her opulence and splendor these methods and ideals were hers.
Extract from : « A Short History of Spain » by Mary Platt Parmele

Hunger, on the starting-line, as it were, for a race with death at the signal of opulence!
Extract from : « Mayflower (Flor de mayo) » by Vicente Blasco Ibez

However, it is in their appearance that they display their opulence.
Extract from : « Perils and Captivity » by Charlotte-Adlade [ne Picard] Dard

The Admiral had in one hour been reduced from opulence to penury.
Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay

The Duke of Orleans had his numerous partisans, men of opulence and rank.
Extract from : « Louis XIV., Makers of History Series » by John S. C. Abbott

He confined himself to the enjoyment of his opulence and his high position.
Extract from : « Political Women, Vol. 2 (of 2) » by Sutherland Menzies

They were supplied with barns bursting with the opulence of the fields.
Extract from : « The Loyalist » by James Francis Barrett

In this age of opulence and refinement whom can such a character please?
Extract from : « The Vicar of Wakefield » by Oliver Goldsmith

Some are born into opulence, others into the most dreadful want.
Extract from : « Reincarnation and the Law of Karma » by William Walker Atkinson

Synonyms for opulence

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