opulence
gb/ˈɑpjələns/ us/ˈɑpjələns/
C1
Anglais
fényűzés, pompa, bőség, gazdagság
NOM
C1
FORMAL
1
fényűzés
C1
Schéma d’usage :
live in opulence; a life of opulence
The photos showed a level of opulence most people only see in movies.
A fényképek a fényűzés olyan fokát mutatták, amilyet a legtöbben csak a filmekben látnak.
He grew up in opulence, with private chefs and a staff of housekeepers.
Fényűzésben nőtt fel, magánszakácsokkal és házvezetőnők egész csapatával.
The report contrasted the opulence of the elite with the hardship in poorer neighborhoods.
Exemples pédagogiques
They lived in opulence.
Fényűzésben éltek.
She left her job for a life of opulence.
Otthagyta a munkáját a fényűző életért.
Erreur fréquente :
Opulence is usually uncountable: say "opulence" or "a life of opulence," not "an opulence."
Sens
great wealth and luxury
Collocations
live in opulence
|a life of opulence
|extreme opulence
|sheer opulence
|wealth and opulence
|opulence and luxury
|opulence and excess
|display of opulence
|symbols of opulence
|enjoy opulence
Synonymes
affluence (focuses on being wealthy, with less emphasis on luxury.)
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luxury (high comfort and expensive things; can describe specific goods as well as a lifestyle.)
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wealth (general financial resources; less about lavish living.)
Antonymes
poverty (lack of money and resources.)
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austerity (deliberate simplicity and avoidance of luxury.)
Thèmes
money
|lifestyle
|society
Définition
having a lot of money and living very luxuriously
a state of having a lot of money and living with great comfort, luxury, and expensive possessions
NOM
C2
FORMAL
2
pompa
C1
Schéma d’usage :
the opulence of [a room/building/event]
Visitors were stunned by the opulence of the ballroom, with its gold leaf and crystal chandeliers.
A látogatókat megdöbbentette a bálterem pompája az aranyozással és a kristálycsillárokkal.
The museum’s new wing combines modern lines with a touch of old-world opulence.
A múzeum új szárnya a modern vonalakat egy csipetnyi óvilági pompával ötvözi.
She loved the opulence of the old theater, even though it was slightly faded.
Exemples pédagogiques
The opulence of the room surprised me.
A szoba pompája meglepett.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t confuse with "opulent" (adjective): "an opulent hotel" but "the opulence of the hotel."
Sens
lavish richness in appearance
Collocations
the opulence of the palace
|the opulence of the interior
|baroque opulence
|gilded opulence
|ornate opulence
|architectural opulence
|hotel opulence
|royal opulence
|lavish opulence
|opulence on display
Synonymes
grandeur (emphasizes impressive scale and dignity, not necessarily wealth.)
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lavishness (emphasizes generous use of expensive materials or effort.)
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splendor (emphasizes beauty and brilliance, sometimes more poetic.)
Antonymes
plainness (lack of decoration or richness of detail.)
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simplicity (simple style with few extra features.)
Thèmes
arts
|design
|travel
Définition
the look of being very rich and expensive
a quality of being richly decorated or showing expensive, impressive detail and grandeur
NOM
C2
LITERARY
3
Schéma d’usage :
the opulence of [flowers/ideas/colors]
In spring, the valley explodes into an opulence of wildflowers.
Tavasszal a völgy valósággal felrobban a vadvirágok bőségétől.
Critics admired the opulence of detail in her writing.
A kritikusok csodálták az írása részletgazdagságát.
The film’s opulence of color was inspired by old Technicolor musicals.
Exemples pédagogiques
The garden had an opulence of flowers.
A kertben rengeteg virág volt.
Erreur fréquente :
This sense is less common in everyday speech; "abundance" is usually more natural.
Sens
abundant richness or profusion
Collocations
the opulence of nature
|floral opulence
|opulence of color
|opulence of detail
|opulence of imagery
|opulence of the garden
|seasonal opulence
Synonymes
abundance (neutral word for having a lot of something.)
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profusion (suggests a large quantity spreading out or overflowing.)
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richness (emphasizes depth and variety, not just quantity.)
Antonymes
scarcity (a small or insufficient amount.)
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sparseness (thin distribution; not dense or abundant.)
Thèmes
nature
|writing
|arts
Définition
a very rich and plentiful amount of something
an unusually rich or plentiful amount of something, especially in nature or creative output
Grammaire
Forme canonique
opulence
API
GB/ˈɑpjələns/
US/ˈɑpjələns/
Syllabes et accentuation
op - u - lence (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: opulence
- Plural: opulence
Famille de mots
Expressions
a life of opulence
1/ə lˈaɪf əv ˈɑpjələns/
fixed phrase
formal
a very luxurious lifestyle
a very rich and luxurious life
Exemples
- The biography describes his rise from poverty to a life of opulence.
- She wasn’t interested in a life of opulence; she wanted time and privacy.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They dreamed of a life of opulence.
live in opulence
1/lˈɪv ˈɪn ˈɑpjələns/
fixed phrase
formal
live very luxuriously
to live with a lot of money and luxury
Exemples
- While many struggled, a small group continued to live in opulence.
- They moved overseas to live in opulence on the profits from the business.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He lives in opulence.
surrounded by opulence
1/sɚˈaʊndɪd bˈaɪ ˈɑpjələns/
fixed phrase
formal
in a luxurious setting
being in a place that looks very rich and expensive
Exemples
- They dined in silence, surrounded by opulence and guarded by staff.
- Even surrounded by opulence, he felt out of place at the gala.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She sat surrounded by opulence.