opulentia

riches, wealth

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A close, isolated still life of lavish possessions: an open velvet-lined jewelry casket overflowing with gold necklaces, pearls and gemstone jewelry, beside an ornate gold serving tray and two fine crystal goblets on a small fold of richly embroidered silk.

noun

opulence

AH-pyuh-lens/ˈɑːpjələns/

Great wealth displayed in luxurious surroundings or possessions.

Etymology

opulenceLatinriches, wealth

Latin opulentia meant riches or wealth. The English word can describe not just great wealth itself but the luxury and lavish abundance that express it.

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