opulence
/ˈɒpjələns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɑːpjələns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s/ (ame, mw)
opulence — noun
1. very visible richness, shown through costly furnishings, clothing, food, or surr
very visible richness, shown through costly furnishings, clothing, food, or surroundings that clearly look expensive.
The opulence of the palace stunned Yael as she walked through gold-lined halls.
the opulence of + [noun] showing visible luxury
Faisal's wedding banquet was famous for its sheer opulence, with silver plates on every table.
collocation: sheer opulence (emphatic)
Critics called the new hotel a temple of opulence, full of crystal lights.
Visitors to the museum were struck by the opulence of the royal dining room.
Behind the gates, the mansion revealed an opulence that few neighbours had ever seen.
- luxury
more neutral and common; 'opulence' implies a stronger sense of visible display
- lavishness
focuses on generous spending; 'opulence' focuses on the rich appearance itself
- splendour
emphasizes impressive beauty; 'opulence' emphasizes obvious wealth
- austerity
plainness and avoidance of luxury
- simplicity
lack of ornament or expense
文法句型
the opulence of [N]
用法筆記
Almost always uncountable. Subject is typically a place, event, or lifestyle (palace, wedding, mansion), not a person. Carries a faintly critical edge in modern usage — suggests wealth that is shown off rather than quietly held.