Opulently
What it means
In a richly luxurious and impressive manner.
Reach for it when describing decoration or living arranged with conspicuous luxury and richness
The restored salon was opulently furnished without feeling crowded.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
plushly
Fits when soft expensive comfort is intended
Careful Plushly is informal and narrow.
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everyday
Fits when comfort and high quality lead
Careful Luxury can be restrained rather than abundant.
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warm
Fits when impressive beauty is the main judgment
Careful Magnificence does not prove opulence.
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professional
Fits when elaborate decorative detail is visible
Careful Ornate work can use humble materials.
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formal
Fits when resources or decoration are supplied in abundance
Careful Lavish action can be generous or wasteful.
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literary
sumptuously
Fits when rich sensory effect suits elevated prose
Careful The adverb is conspicuous in plain writing.
Opposites 3
- austerely
- plainly
- spartanly
Common phrases 3
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opulently furnished
The restored salon was opulently furnished without feeling crowded.
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opulently decorated
The small theater was opulently decorated in red and gold.
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live opulently
The memoir asks what it cost others for the court to live opulently.
Word family 1
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Opulently can be admiring or critical; name the concrete richness when tone matters.
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