Opulencies

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The state of being wealthy or abundant, often characterized by luxurious living or extravagant possessions
2. Conditions marked by affluence and opulent display, typically reflecting one's high social or economic status
3. The quality of possessing great riches or lavish resources, frequently associated with excessive comforts and indulgences

Etymology: "Opulencies" is the plural of "opulency," which means lavish displays of wealth. The singular "opulency" is the older noun, formed from the adjective "opulent," which came into English from Latin "opulentus," meaning rich or wealthy. The Latin root "opus" (work, means) is often linked to the idea of resources or means, so the sense of wealth is built into the word's roots from the start. The plural form is less common than the singular, and it is used when writers want to refer to several separate instances of lavish wealth, such as different grand displays or collections of riches. Because the singular already names abundance as a quality, the plural shifts the focus toward the concrete examples that show it off.

Synonyms: luxuries, riches, wealth, affluences, prosperities

Antonyms: poverty, destitution, lack, need, insufficiency