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Opulence

[AHP-yəl-ens]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Middle French, 16th century

1.

Great wealth or luxuriousness.

Examples of Opulence in a sentence

"The opulence of Marcia’s home was most apparent in the kitchen, with its marble countertops, wood floors and cabinetry, and an eight-burner Italian gas range."

"As we walked the gardens of the castle, we found the opulence of the interior extended to the lush landscaping."

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