sumptuous

adjective

sump·tu·ous ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs How to pronounce sumptuous (audio)

-shəs,

-shwəs

: extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent

sumptuous banquets

a sumptuous residence

also : magnificent sense 4

sumptuously adverb

sumptuousness noun

Example Sentences

the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment

Recent Examples on the Web The resources for patient care and comfort were sumptuous in some facilities, spartan in others.

Gracie Himmelstein, STAT, 21 Sep. 2022 The designers who crafted the sumptuous screening room at Brooklyn Crossing might consider second careers as college roundball coaches.

Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 This part of the film is the least sumptuous and grandiose — and the most affecting.

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 The lounge and furnishings are sumptuous and luxe, with lounge chairs, couches, and banquettes made from the finest leather, canvas, and teak.

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 Bentley was the first of the top-shelf global brands to cotton on, introducing the powerful and sumptuous Bentayga in 2015.

Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 14 July 2022 Painted in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the Dutch artist’s hellscapes are both warnings for Christians hoping to avoid an afterlife of eternal pain and visually sumptuous feats of imagination.

Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2022 To go along with its luxury purview, the RZ is also likely to have a more sumptuous interior than its Toyota sibling.

Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 2 Dec. 2021 Like the dining room, the snack is sumptuous, and a hint of the heat and spice to follow on the modern Indian menu.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	sumptuous
释义	sumptuous adjective sump·tu·ous ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs -shəs, -shwəs : extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent sumptuous banquets a sumptuous residence also : magnificent sense 4 sumptuously adverb sumptuousness noun Did you know? The word sumptuous typically describes things that can only be had at some significant expense, a fact that keeps the modern English word tied to its Latin source: sumptus, meaning "expense." Another English adjective, sumptuary, has the same Latin source, but today is found mostly in the context of sumptuary laws, largely historical regulations limiting extravagant expenditures and habits, especially on moral or religious grounds. Synonyms Babylonian deluxe lavish Lucullan Lucullian luxe luxuriant luxurious luxury opulent palace palatial plush plushy silken See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment Recent Examples on the Web The resources for patient care and comfort were sumptuous in some facilities, spartan in others. Gracie Himmelstein, STAT, 21 Sep. 2022 The designers who crafted the sumptuous screening room at Brooklyn Crossing might consider second careers as college roundball coaches. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 This part of the film is the least sumptuous and grandiose — and the most affecting. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 The lounge and furnishings are sumptuous and luxe, with lounge chairs, couches, and banquettes made from the finest leather, canvas, and teak. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 Bentley was the first of the top-shelf global brands to cotton on, introducing the powerful and sumptuous Bentayga in 2015. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 14 July 2022 Painted in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the Dutch artist’s hellscapes are both warnings for Christians hoping to avoid an afterlife of eternal pain and visually sumptuous feats of imagination. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2022 To go along with its luxury purview, the RZ is also likely to have a more sumptuous interior than its Toyota sibling. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 2 Dec. 2021 Like the dining room, the snack is sumptuous, and a hint of the heat and spice to follow on the modern Indian menu. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition sumptuous adjective sump·tu·ous ˈsəmp-chə-wəs : very expensive or luxurious a sumptuous meal a sumptuous fabric sumptuous adjective as in luxurious showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance luxurious luxury deluxe luxuriant lavish opulent beautiful luxe plush palatial silken palace gorgeous extravagant expensive comfortable plushy impressive rich magnificent premium Lucullian splendid regal costly precious showy grand Lucullan grandiose majestic Babylonian royal imposing awesome ostentatious dear baronial pretentious cozy monumental august heroical awful heroic homey kingly homelike noble stately proud snug homy Antonyms & Near Antonyms humble austere spartan ascetic meager economical meagre no-frills ascetical spare frugal thrifty stingy See More
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sumptuous

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