opulent
UK[ˈɒpjələnt]US[ˈɑːpjələnt]
adj
having or showing great wealth; luxurious or lavish.
adj
abundant; plentiful.
Morpheme Breakdown
op
ulent
op
wealth
ulent
full of
Etymology
the word opulent entered english in the late 16th century from latin 'opulentus', meaning 'wealthy'. this latin term is derived from 'ops', which signified 'power, abundance, and riches'. the suffix '-ulentus' is a common latin formative that denotes fullness or possession of a quality. thus, the literal meaning 'full of wealth' has evolved to describe not only great material riches but also anything characterized by abundant lavishness or profusion.
Analysis
Structure: op (wealth) + ulent (full of)
op is from latin 'ops' meaning 'power, wealth, resources'. ulent is a latin adjectival suffix meaning 'full of, abounding in'.
Examples
the hotel lobby was decorated in an opulent style with marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
the banquet featured an opulent display of food from around the world.
the novel provides an opulent description of life in the royal court.