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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

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