noun
- plural of opulence; instances or displays of great wealth and luxurious living
Usage: Usually used as a mass noun (opulence) in singular; the plural form opulences is less common but appears in formal or literary contexts referring to multiple manifestations of wealth
Examples
- The opulences of the royal palaces impressed visitors from around the world.
- She was accustomed to the opulences of her family's estate.
- The museum displayed the opulences of ancient civilizations through jewelry and artifacts.
- Despite the economic crisis, some neighborhoods still flaunted their opulences.
- The novel contrasted the opulences of the capital with the poverty of rural villages.