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View usage for: (sʌmptʃuəs) adjectiveSomething that is sumptuous is grand and obviously very expensive. ...a sumptuous feast. She produces elegant wedding gowns in a variety of sumptuous fabrics. Synonyms: luxurious, rich, grand, expensive More Synonyms of sumptuous sumptuously graded adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] ...this sumptuously illustrated volume. A white cane sofa is sumptuously upholstered in gold taffeta and purple velvet. sumptuous in British English (ˈsʌmptjʊəs) adjective1. expensive or extravagant sumptuous costumes 2. magnificent; splendid a sumptuous scene Derived forms sumptuously (ˈsumptuously) adverb sumptuousness (ˈsumptuousness) or sumptuosity (ˌsʌmptjʊˈɒsɪtɪ) noun Word origin C16: from Old French somptueux, from Latin sumptuōsus costly, from sumptus; see sumptuarysumptuous in American English (ˈsʌmptʃuəs) adjective1. involving great expense; costly; lavish 2. magnificent or splendid, as in furnishings, etc. Derived forms sumptuously (ˈsumptuously) adverb sumptuousness (ˈsumptuousness) noun Word origin ME < OFr sumptueux < L sumptuosus < sumptus: see sumptuary Examples of 'sumptuous' in a sentencesumptuous But it is a classy vessel with wooden decks and sumptuous velvet interiors.These sumptuous fabrics come in autumnal colours.So how did it emerge as such a sumptuous musical feast?We are in a sumptuous room of suede and fur.No expense was spared at the sumptuous wedding feast.This is as well as having rooms at more sumptuous city centre bases.The sumptuous rooms have exposed stone walls.The drawing room sets the sumptuous tone for the whole castle.Spiral staircases and heaps of elegance lead the way to sumptuous rooms. Rooms are sumptuous with wide beds and plush bathrooms.This season has already restored him to the top table and the feast may have sumptuous courses to come.This visually sumptuous exhibition brings together some of the finest paintings the artist produced while in Britain.What she offers for six lucky passengers is simple comfort, sumptuous meals and bags of character.But a couple of dips here and there can't take the shine off this sumptuous feast.The rooms are sumptuous with glittering gold mirrors, chandeliers and splashes of bright colour mixing in with restored antiques.Upstairs, we had the run of the deck, from where we were served sumptuous meals.The rooms are sumptuous, with antique four-poster beds and silk bed covers.Banker or not, the villas provide a sumptuous holiday complete with giant four-poster beds swathed in billowing muslin.And so the population was gradually led into the demoralising temptations of arcades, baths, and sumptuous banquets.With its lush scenery, vivid colours and sweeping vistas, the film is a sumptuous feast for the eyes.Like most Disney movies it is visually sumptuous and plays on the heartstrings, but we left feeling a littleunderwhelmed.The first obvious answer is that, as anyone who has seen it can testify, it is just a sumptuous feast for the eyes.Eto'o conjured up a rather sumptuous strike to seal the victory five minutes from time, curling an exquisite effort into the corner from 25 yards. In other languagessumptuous British English: sumptuous ADJECTIVE Something that is sumptuous is grand and obviously very expensive. ...a sumptuous feast. - American English: sumptuous
- Brazilian Portuguese: suntuoso
- Chinese: 奢华的
- European Spanish: suntuoso
- French: somptueux
- German: üppig
- Italian: sontuoso
- Japanese: 豪華な
- Korean: 호화스러운
- European Portuguese: sumptuoso
- Latin American Spanish: suntuoso
Definition magnificent and very expensive a sumptuous feast Synonyms de luxe splendiferous (facetious) Opposites mean , basic , plain , cheap , inexpensive , shabby , meagre , austere , frugal , wretched , miserly Additional synonymsthe exceptionally beautiful and costly cloths made in northern Italy Synonyms splendid, rich, valuable, precious, gorgeous, lavish, luxurious, sumptuous, priceless, opulentDefinition costing a great deal of money He has a lot of expensive recording equipment. Synonyms costly, high-priced, lavish, extravagant, rich, dear, stiff, excessive, steep (informal), pricey, overpriced, exorbitantDefinition spending more than is reasonable or affordable his extravagant lifestyle Synonyms wasteful, excessive, lavish, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift, imprudent, improvident- summit
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Additional synonymsDefinition strikingly beautiful or attractive Some of these Renaissance buildings are absolutely gorgeous. Synonyms magnificent, grand, beautiful, superb, spectacular, splendid, glittering, dazzling, luxurious, sumptuous, opulentDefinition large or impressive in size or appearance a grand building in the centre of town Synonyms impressive, great, large, magnificent, striking, fine, princely, imposing, superb, glorious, noble, splendid, gorgeous, luxurious, eminent, majestic, regal, stately, monumental, sublime, sumptuous, grandiose, opulent, palatial, ostentatious, splendiferous (facetious) Definition great in quantity or richness a lavish party to celebrate his fiftieth birthday Synonyms grand, magnificent, splendid, lush, abundant, sumptuous, exuberant, opulent, copious, luxuriant, profuseDefinition splendid or impressive in appearance a magnificent country house in wooded grounds Synonyms splendid, striking, grand, impressive, august, rich, princely, imposing, elegant, divine (informal), glorious, noble, gorgeous, lavish, elevated, luxurious, majestic, regal, stately, sublime, sumptuous, grandiose, exalted, opulent, transcendent, resplendent, splendiferous (facetious) Definition having or indicating wealth an opulent lifestyle Synonyms luxurious, expensive, champagne, magnificent, costly, splendid, lavish, sumptuous, plush (informal), ritzy (slang), de luxe, well-appointed Definition like a palace a palatial Hollywood mansion Synonyms magnificent, grand, imposing, splendid, gorgeous, luxurious, spacious, majestic, regal, stately, sumptuous, plush (informal), illustrious, grandiose, opulent, de luxe, splendiferous (facetious) Definition luxurious a plush Georgian house in Mayfair Synonyms luxurious, luxury, costly, lavish, rich, sumptuous, opulent, palatial, ritzy (slang), de luxe Definition smart or elegant I took her to a posh hotel for a cocktail. Synonyms smart, grand, exclusive, luxury, elegant, fashionable, stylish, luxurious, classy (slang), swish (informal, British), up-market, swanky (informal), ritzy (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) This is a Baroque church with a rich interior. Synonyms costly, fine, expensive, valuable, superb, elegant, precious, elaborate, splendid, gorgeous, lavish, exquisite, sumptuous, priceless, palatial, beyond price Definition luxurious or elegant Palm Springs has a lot of ritzy restaurants. Synonyms luxurious, grand, luxury, elegant, glittering, glamorous, stylish, posh (informal, British), sumptuous, plush (informal), high-class, opulent, swanky (informal), de luxe, schmick (Australian, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition beautiful or impressive a splendid Victorian mansion Synonyms magnificent, grand, imposing, impressive, rich, superb, costly, gorgeous, dazzling, lavish, luxurious, sumptuous, ornate, resplendent, splendiferous (facetious) Definition extremely good or impressive a superb 18-hole golf course Synonyms splendid (old-fashioned), excellent, magnificent, topping (British, old-fashioned), fine, choice, grand, superior, divine (informal), marvellous, gorgeous, mega (slang), sick (slang), awesome (slang), world-class, exquisite, breathtaking, first-rate, superlative (formal), unrivalled, brill (informal), bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), splendiferous (facetious), of the first water (rare), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) |