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opulent

op·u·lent [ óppyələnt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lavish: characterized by an obvious or lavish display of wealth or affluence

2. ample: in richly abundant supply

[Mid-16th century. < Latin opulentus "producing much"]

op·u·lence noun
op·u·lent·ly adverb
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