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opulence

 
Dictionary: op·u·lence   (ŏp'yə-ləns) pronunciation also op·u·len·cy
(-lən-sē)
n.
  1. Wealth; affluence.
  2. Great abundance; profusion.

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n

Definition: luxuriousness
Antonyms: restraint, simplicity

n

Definition: wealth
Antonyms: poverty


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Abundant wealth.

pronunciation Aladdin was so awed by the opulence in the caves that he failed to hand over the lamp to his uncle.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
  Synonyms: luxury, luxuriousness, sumptuousness


 
 
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