Opulent
/ˈɒp.jʊ.lənt/noun
Richly abundant or lavish in appearance or quality.
Did you know?The word 'opulent' is derived from the Latin 'opulentus', meaning 'wealthy', which was often associated with power and influence in ancient Rome, reflecting a hidden societal hierarchy.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁op-
“to work, produce, or create”
Latin
Latin
opulentus
“wealthy, rich, or abundant”
Late Latin
Late Latin
opulentia
“wealth, abundance, or richness”
Middle French
Middle French
opulent
“rich, lavish, or plentiful”
Modern English
English
opulent
“characterized by lavish wealth or abundance”