Opulently

Opulently
Opulent Op"u*lent, a. [L. opulens, opulentus, fr. ops, opis, power, wealth, riches, perh. akin to E. apt: cf. F. opulent. Cf. {Copious}, {Couple}, {Office}.] Having a large estate or property; wealthy; rich; affluent; as, an opulent city; an opulent citizen. -- {Op"u*lent*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

I will piece Her opulent throne with kingdoms. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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  • opulently — É‘pjÉ™lÉ™ntlɪ / É’pjÊŠl adj. richly, affluently; abundantly, copiously, generously, extravagantly …   English contemporary dictionary

  • opulently — op·u·lent·ly …   English syllables

  • opulently — adverb in a sumptuous and opulent manner this government building is sumptuously appointed • Syn: ↑sumptuously • Derived from adjective: ↑opulent, ↑sumptuous (for: ↑sumptuously) …   Useful english dictionary

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