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Synonyms & Antonyms for opulent
Synonyms
affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
Antonyms
destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken
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Before there was the ridiculous football space station in Dallas, or the opulent, robotic roof that opens and retracts over the Falcons in Atlanta, there was the Astrodome in Houston. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "100 Figures Who Shaped the NFL’s First Century," 28 Aug. 2019 The two-bedroom penthouse has dark wood paneling and opulent fabrics. — Nancy Trejos, USA TODAY, "Hotel renovations: Properties in Vegas, SF, Indy get major upgrades," 2 May 2018 In 1735, a new Winter Palace—larger and more opulent—opened at the behest of Empress Anna. — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, "From Nazi Prisons to Cat Sanctuaries, Explore the Many Lives of These Russian Palaces," 19 Aug. 2019 Stop in the 350-room Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Germany’s grandest palaces—a harmonious symphony of formal gardens and opulent structures, such as the famous staircase painted with frescoes by Tiepolo. — National Geographic, "Castles, vineyards, and fairy-tale villages: Drive the Romantic Road," 14 Aug. 2019 The original structure was built in 1963 for New Orleans businessman J. Edgar Monroe, who wanted a winter home that resembled his family's opulent summer home in Newport, Rhode Island. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Massive Fire Destroys Historic Monroe House—Mississippi’s Most Expensive Listing," 8 Aug. 2019 The opulent home saw an extensive renovation when Hicks took ownership of it. — Darla Guillen Gilthorpe, Houston Chronicle, "Dallas businessman with ties to SMU now owns Dallas house once listed at $135M," 8 Aug. 2019 Amazing owners’ suite with opulent De Gournay wall covering. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Home near Cranbrook's art objects is filled with space and glamour," 3 Aug. 2019 Guests stay in their choice of 36 seasonal, opulent tents or 28 private vacation homes. — Candice Yacono, Orange County Register, "Where is paradise? Right near Missoula, Montana," 29 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'opulent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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