adjective

opulent

AH-pyuh-lunt/ˈɑːpjələnt/

Rich and lavishly luxurious.

The velvet chair, gilt table, and jeweled necklace create an opulent setting.

An extravagant gilded armchair upholstered in deep burgundy velvet, beside a small marble-topped gilt table displaying an open jewel case with a substantial emerald-and-diamond necklace.

Etymology

Latin opulens joined the ideas of being wealthy and being splendid. Here the emphasis is on the costly, showy luxury associated with wealth rather than simply possessing it.

In context

Inside Elegance0:26

celebrated for its intricate details opulent furnishings and an overall sense of grandeur

Victorian Interior Design Ideas: Rich Colors, Ornate Furniture, and Luxurious Textiles

More examples

They host an opulent banquet with silver platters and fine wines.
Her opulent velvet gown sparkles with tiny jewels.
He prefers a simple cabin to an opulent mansion.

Forms

opulent · more opulent · most opulent

opulence noun — The quality of being rich and luxurious.

opulently adverb — In a richly luxurious or lavish manner.

Similar words

luxurious: Emphasizes comfort and pleasure rather than displays of wealth.
lavish: Emphasizes generous spending or abundance, not necessarily luxurious surroundings.
sumptuous: Especially describes rich food, fabrics, or impressively luxurious settings.