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Opulent vs Generous - What's the difference?

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Opulent is a related term of generous.


As adjectives the difference between opulent and generous

is that opulent is luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.

opulent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent.
  • Rich, sumptuous and extravagant.

    • generous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Of noble birth.
  • Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
    • Thank you for your generous words.
  • Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
    • She's been extremely generous with her winnings.
  • Large, more than ample, copious.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * generosity