For some people, the purpose of seeking a lucrative career is to accumulate a fortune – and then spend it buying the biggest and best houses, jewelry, and clothing they can find. These people have opulent lifestyles: “extravagant,” “fancy” and “luxurious” are synonyms for “opulent” and can describe what they wear as well as the parties they throw. Opulence is richness taken almost to excess, like a dressing gown made of cashmere, trimmed with fur, and embroidered with gold thread.

Example:  “The hotel’s ‘honeymoon suite’ is lavishly decorated with framed artwork and crystal chandeliers, and the bed is topped with an opulent cover of plush velvet and silk.”