opulence

/ˈɒpjələns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɑːpjələns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s/ (ame, mw)

opulence — 名詞

1. very visible richness, shown through costly furnishings, clothing, food, or surr

1.名詞C2
釋義

奢華；豪奢

外顯的富裕排場與昂貴擺設

very visible richness, shown through costly furnishings, clothing, food, or surroundings that clearly look expensive.

例句

The opulence of the palace stunned Yael as she walked through gold-lined halls.

宮殿的奢華讓 Yael 走過鋪金的長廊時感到震撼。

the opulence of + [noun] showing visible luxury

Faisal's wedding banquet was famous for its sheer opulence, with silver plates on every table.

Faisal 的婚宴以極致奢華聞名，每桌都擺著銀盤。

collocation: sheer opulence (emphatic)

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞

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.

常見錯誤

❌She has many opulences in her house.
✅Her house is full of opulence.
💡opulence is uncountable; never use a plural form.
❌He is opulence.
✅He lives in opulence.
💡opulence is a noun, not an adjective; use 'opulent' to describe a person or thing.