Opulence describes a high level of wealth, more than just comfortable or well-off, indicating abundance. The gala was an event of pure opulence, with gold-plated silverware and gourmet foods.
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Luxurious Setting
Use 'opulence' to describe settings or objects that show extravagance and high-end luxury. The opulence of the hotel lobby, with its marble floors and crystal chandeliers, impressed the guests.
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Subjective View
'Opulence' can be subjective; what seems opulent to one may not to another, based on personal experience. Coming from a small, modest town, he found the city's towering skyscrapers and flashy cars a show of opulence.