opulent
Significado: Ostentatiously rich and luxurious; displaying great wealth.
Opulent goes beyond merely expensive to suggest visible, dramatic luxury — think marble halls, gold fittings, and silk fabrics. It is commonly used in architecture, fashion, and hospitality writing, often collocating with 'interiors,' 'lifestyle,' 'surroundings,' and 'décor.' Unlike 'lavish,' which emphasises abundance, opulent emphasises the richness and costliness of materials.
Ejemplos
- The opulent ballroom, with its crystal chandeliers and gilded ceilings, took guests' breath away. 那间富丽堂皇的舞厅配有水晶吊灯和镀金天花板,令宾客们叹为观止。El opulento salón de baile, con sus lámparas de araña de cristal y techos dorados, dejó a los invitados sin aliento.クリスタルのシャンデリアと金箔の天井が飾られた豪奢な舞踏室は、客人たちの息を呑ませた。크리스털 샹들리에와 금박 천장이 장식된 호사스러운 무도회장은 하객들의 숨을 멎게 했다.
- She wore an opulent silk gown embroidered with pearls to the charity gala. 她穿着一件缀有珍珠刺绣的华丽丝绸礼服出席慈善晚会。Llevó un opulento vestido de seda bordado con perlas a la gala benéfica.彼女はチャリティーガラに真珠の刺繍が施された豪華な絹のガウンをまとって出席した。그녀는 자선 갈라에 진주 자수가 놓인 호화로운 실크 가운을 입고 참석했다.
- The oligarch's opulent yacht featured a cinema, a helipad, and a swimming pool. 那位寡头的豪华游艇上配备了电影院、直升机停机坪和游泳池。El opulento yate del oligarca contaba con un cine, un helipuerto y una piscina.そのオリガルヒの豪華なヨットには映画館、ヘリポート、プールが備わっていた。그 재벌의 호화 요트에는 영화관, 헬기장, 수영장이 갖춰져 있었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: media, literary, general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin opulentus (wealthy, splendid), from ops (wealth, power, resources), related to opus (work). The word entered English in the 17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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