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OP-y-uh-l-uh-ns/ˈɒpjələns/

Opulence is great wealth, luxury, or abundance: opulence in the prospectus, a show of opulence. Wealth (already in the dictionary) is everyday; luxury copy is not an occupancy figure.

Meaning

Great wealth, luxury, or abundance (from wealth, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Opulence in the prospectus is comms, not an occupancy figure.”
• “Wealth is already in this course. Luxury is the close twin. A prospectus is branding. A number on a certificate is the rule. Count the seats; then keep the luxury if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Great wealth or luxury. Everyday: wealth (already in the dictionary). Prospectus luxury ≠ a count.

Near in meaning

luxury, wealth, affluence

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