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sumptuous
[ suhmp-choo-uhs ]
adjective
- entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly:
a sumptuous residence.
- luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid:
a sumptuous feast.
Synonyms: munificent, luxurious, magnificent
sumptuous
/ ˌsʌmptjʊˈɒsɪtɪ; ˈsʌmptjʊəs /
adjective
- expensive or extravagant
sumptuous costumes
- magnificent; splendid
a sumptuous scene
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Derived Forms
- ˈsumptuousness, noun
- ˈsumptuously, adverb
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Other Words From
- sumptu·ous·ly adverb
- sumptu·ous·ness noun
- un·sumptu·ous adjective
- un·sumptu·ous·ly adverb
- un·sumptu·ous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sumptuous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sumptuous1
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Example Sentences
Lunch finally arrives, this time not a sumptuous feast but fish wrapped in a military newspaper distributed on U.S. bases.
The table was set with the Cavendish silver and crystal and various sumptuous-looking bottles from the wine cellar.
“Sumptuous,” Huston continued, pointing out the image of a richly crimson carriage interior.
Apple has long been known for luring the best talent the tech world can offer to its sumptuous Cupertino headquarters.
People like sumptuous things, and will pay to have them, especially when the copies lack the look and feel of the original.
The startled guests filed hastily across to find a dainty but sumptuous repast served at little tables.
In the sumptuous dining-room, their elbows on the table, full of meat and drink, they planned and discussed.
And the baroness threw a furtive look on the ancient and sumptuous clock in a corner of the room.
The autumn was unusually fine, and the colours sumptuous beyond description.
Far up against Dalgrothe Mountain appeared a sumptuous star, mystical and red.
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