Definition of sumptuous in English:

sumptuous

adjectiveˈsʌm(p)tjʊəsˈsəm(p)(t)ʃ(u)əs

Splendid and expensive-looking.
the banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal
Example sentencesExamples
- It was a sumptuous affair that showed Laois has facilities to compare with the very best Ireland has to offer.
- It is one of the most stunning buildings in the Clyde Valley and clearly belongs to a bygone age of sumptuous extravagance.
- Deep yellow-green, this has a sumptuous perfumed nose of rich tropical fruits.
- The other 11 rooms are a bit cramped, though have the same sumptuous fabrics and comfort levels as public rooms.
- The truth is that, at present, I only have to lift my eyes by ten degrees and I have a sumptuous panoramic view of a building site.
- The set pieces with full orchestral backing are sumptuous, rich collages of light and colour.
- This exquisitely delicate fruit quite rightly features in many sumptuous dessert recipes.
- The stag group had enjoyed a sumptuous meal at one of Hungarian's finest restaurants.
- The most sumptuous painting in this show is Titian's Diana and Actaeon.
- The Queen walks past layer upon layer of sumptuous jewels, magically lighting them up as she goes.
- The guests were treated to a sumptuous meal of varied Indian dishes, one tastier than the next.
- The inside of each individually-designed bag is equally sumptuous, in baby silk pink or deep opulent red.
- It is staging Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, both of which feature sumptuous scores by Tchaikovsky.
- If you want to travel cheaply and save the pennies for a sumptuous hotel, fly with Ryanair from Prestwick to Beauvais.
- Much the same could be said of a meal which started outstandingly with two sumptuous starters.
- Ride a historic shipjack or end the day with a sumptuous meal of Maryland crabs.
- Their rich, sumptuous food contrasted with the simple and plain food prepared by the ordinary people of Nepal.
- The sumptuous feast ended with a note of caution on how not to overeat.
- In this respect, there is a proverb that if a person with a warm heart gives a glass of cold water, it is really a sumptuous meal.
- After a sumptuous five course meal the gathering danced the night away to some great music.
Synonyms
lavish, luxurious, deluxe, opulent, magnificent, resplendent, gorgeous, splendid, grand, extravagant, lush, lavishly appointed, palatial, princely, rich, costly, expensive, impressive, imposing
informal plush, ritzy, swanky
British informal swish

Derivatives

sumptuosity

nounsʌm(p)tjʊˈɒsɪti

When the dome will be restored, the world will have back the sumptuosity of one of the most meaningful masterpiece of the international capital of Baroque style.
Example sentencesExamples
- It defies narrative conventions by its length, its metaphysical breadth and its visual sumptuosity.
- His entertainments were, for the most part, plain and citizenlike, the company general and popular; good taste and kindness made them pleasanter than sumptuosity would have done.
- As a matter of courtesy its sumptuosity and splendor were placed at the disposal of the new King.
- They involved displays of sumptuosity and the flaunting of rare and precious skills that only the idle rich could cultivate.

sumptuously

adverbˈsʌm(p)tjʊəsliˈsəm(p)(t)ʃuəsli

The King Is Dancing is occasionally richly acted, always sumptuously photographed and choreographed, but ultimately an empty cinematic experience.
Example sentencesExamples
- These ladies of the court of Charles II, painted mostly by the Dutch immigrant Sir Peter Lely, admittedly had the advantage of youth, opulence and being clad more sumptuously than in Rembrandt's fusty studio properties.
- This sumptuously illustrated, elegantly designed history of the organization's first two decades is a bit short on text, but the book abounds in visual allure.
- Disney animator Ward Kimble definitely untangles our sense of how brilliantly devised our world is by offering a dizzyingly inventive and sumptuously coloured alternative in an excerpt from 1957's Mars and Beyond.
- It really is sumptuously gorgeous music, and, thus, almost impossible to single out highlights.

sumptuousness

nounˈsʌm(p)tjʊəsnəsˈsəm(p)(t)ʃuəsnəs

There's a new sumptuousness in style and texture.
Example sentencesExamples
- In Elizabethan England, these laws attempted to restrict the sumptuousness of dress in order to curb extravagance, protect fortunes, and make clear the necessary and appropriate distinctions between levels of society.
- Added to this influence was the deep impression made upon his mind by the florid sumptuousness of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, whose works he had an opportunity of studying in Venice before he returned to Paris in 1761.
- This landmark exhibition represents an unprecedented opportunity to experience the sumptuousness and the glamour associated with the Mughal Empire.
- While couples can marry legally without such a ceremony, only a grand wedding with a series of events over several weeks will maintain family honour in a society where the sumptuousness of the party is closely monitored by the neighbours.

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense 'made or produced at great cost'): from Old French somptueux, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus 'expenditure' (see sumptuary).

The early sense of this was ‘costly’ rather than ‘rich’. It comes from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus ‘expenditure’. As costly things are often magnificent it had gained this sense by the mid 16th century.

Definition of sumptuous in US English:

sumptuous

adjectiveˈsəm(p)(t)SH(o͞o)əsˈsəm(p)(t)ʃ(u)əs

Splendid and expensive-looking.
the banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal
Example sentencesExamples
- The other 11 rooms are a bit cramped, though have the same sumptuous fabrics and comfort levels as public rooms.
- Much the same could be said of a meal which started outstandingly with two sumptuous starters.
- The most sumptuous painting in this show is Titian's Diana and Actaeon.
- The truth is that, at present, I only have to lift my eyes by ten degrees and I have a sumptuous panoramic view of a building site.
- The set pieces with full orchestral backing are sumptuous, rich collages of light and colour.
- It is staging Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, both of which feature sumptuous scores by Tchaikovsky.
- It was a sumptuous affair that showed Laois has facilities to compare with the very best Ireland has to offer.
- Ride a historic shipjack or end the day with a sumptuous meal of Maryland crabs.
- This exquisitely delicate fruit quite rightly features in many sumptuous dessert recipes.
- The sumptuous feast ended with a note of caution on how not to overeat.
- The stag group had enjoyed a sumptuous meal at one of Hungarian's finest restaurants.
- If you want to travel cheaply and save the pennies for a sumptuous hotel, fly with Ryanair from Prestwick to Beauvais.
- It is one of the most stunning buildings in the Clyde Valley and clearly belongs to a bygone age of sumptuous extravagance.
- After a sumptuous five course meal the gathering danced the night away to some great music.
- The inside of each individually-designed bag is equally sumptuous, in baby silk pink or deep opulent red.
- Their rich, sumptuous food contrasted with the simple and plain food prepared by the ordinary people of Nepal.
- The guests were treated to a sumptuous meal of varied Indian dishes, one tastier than the next.
- In this respect, there is a proverb that if a person with a warm heart gives a glass of cold water, it is really a sumptuous meal.
- The Queen walks past layer upon layer of sumptuous jewels, magically lighting them up as she goes.
- Deep yellow-green, this has a sumptuous perfumed nose of rich tropical fruits.
Synonyms
lavish, luxurious, deluxe, opulent, magnificent, resplendent, gorgeous, splendid, grand, extravagant, lush, lavishly appointed, palatial, princely, rich, costly, expensive, impressive, imposing

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense ‘made or produced at great cost’): from Old French somptueux, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus ‘expenditure’ (see sumptuary).

单词	sumptuous
释义	Definition of sumptuous in English: sumptuous adjectiveˈsʌm(p)tjʊəsˈsəm(p)(t)ʃ(u)əs Splendid and expensive-looking. the banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal Example sentencesExamples It was a sumptuous affair that showed Laois has facilities to compare with the very best Ireland has to offer. It is one of the most stunning buildings in the Clyde Valley and clearly belongs to a bygone age of sumptuous extravagance. Deep yellow-green, this has a sumptuous perfumed nose of rich tropical fruits. The other 11 rooms are a bit cramped, though have the same sumptuous fabrics and comfort levels as public rooms. The truth is that, at present, I only have to lift my eyes by ten degrees and I have a sumptuous panoramic view of a building site. The set pieces with full orchestral backing are sumptuous, rich collages of light and colour. This exquisitely delicate fruit quite rightly features in many sumptuous dessert recipes. The stag group had enjoyed a sumptuous meal at one of Hungarian's finest restaurants. The most sumptuous painting in this show is Titian's Diana and Actaeon. The Queen walks past layer upon layer of sumptuous jewels, magically lighting them up as she goes. The guests were treated to a sumptuous meal of varied Indian dishes, one tastier than the next. The inside of each individually-designed bag is equally sumptuous, in baby silk pink or deep opulent red. It is staging Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, both of which feature sumptuous scores by Tchaikovsky. If you want to travel cheaply and save the pennies for a sumptuous hotel, fly with Ryanair from Prestwick to Beauvais. Much the same could be said of a meal which started outstandingly with two sumptuous starters. Ride a historic shipjack or end the day with a sumptuous meal of Maryland crabs. Their rich, sumptuous food contrasted with the simple and plain food prepared by the ordinary people of Nepal. The sumptuous feast ended with a note of caution on how not to overeat. In this respect, there is a proverb that if a person with a warm heart gives a glass of cold water, it is really a sumptuous meal. After a sumptuous five course meal the gathering danced the night away to some great music. Synonyms lavish, luxurious, deluxe, opulent, magnificent, resplendent, gorgeous, splendid, grand, extravagant, lush, lavishly appointed, palatial, princely, rich, costly, expensive, impressive, imposing informal plush, ritzy, swanky British informal swish Derivatives sumptuosity nounsʌm(p)tjʊˈɒsɪti When the dome will be restored, the world will have back the sumptuosity of one of the most meaningful masterpiece of the international capital of Baroque style. Example sentencesExamples It defies narrative conventions by its length, its metaphysical breadth and its visual sumptuosity. His entertainments were, for the most part, plain and citizenlike, the company general and popular; good taste and kindness made them pleasanter than sumptuosity would have done. As a matter of courtesy its sumptuosity and splendor were placed at the disposal of the new King. They involved displays of sumptuosity and the flaunting of rare and precious skills that only the idle rich could cultivate. sumptuously adverbˈsʌm(p)tjʊəsliˈsəm(p)(t)ʃuəsli The King Is Dancing is occasionally richly acted, always sumptuously photographed and choreographed, but ultimately an empty cinematic experience. Example sentencesExamples These ladies of the court of Charles II, painted mostly by the Dutch immigrant Sir Peter Lely, admittedly had the advantage of youth, opulence and being clad more sumptuously than in Rembrandt's fusty studio properties. This sumptuously illustrated, elegantly designed history of the organization's first two decades is a bit short on text, but the book abounds in visual allure. Disney animator Ward Kimble definitely untangles our sense of how brilliantly devised our world is by offering a dizzyingly inventive and sumptuously coloured alternative in an excerpt from 1957's Mars and Beyond. It really is sumptuously gorgeous music, and, thus, almost impossible to single out highlights. sumptuousness nounˈsʌm(p)tjʊəsnəsˈsəm(p)(t)ʃuəsnəs There's a new sumptuousness in style and texture. Example sentencesExamples In Elizabethan England, these laws attempted to restrict the sumptuousness of dress in order to curb extravagance, protect fortunes, and make clear the necessary and appropriate distinctions between levels of society. Added to this influence was the deep impression made upon his mind by the florid sumptuousness of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, whose works he had an opportunity of studying in Venice before he returned to Paris in 1761. This landmark exhibition represents an unprecedented opportunity to experience the sumptuousness and the glamour associated with the Mughal Empire. While couples can marry legally without such a ceremony, only a grand wedding with a series of events over several weeks will maintain family honour in a society where the sumptuousness of the party is closely monitored by the neighbours. Origin Late Middle English (in the sense 'made or produced at great cost'): from Old French somptueux, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus 'expenditure' (see sumptuary). The early sense of this was ‘costly’ rather than ‘rich’. It comes from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus ‘expenditure’. As costly things are often magnificent it had gained this sense by the mid 16th century. Definition of sumptuous in US English: sumptuous adjectiveˈsəm(p)(t)SH(o͞o)əsˈsəm(p)(t)ʃ(u)əs Splendid and expensive-looking. the banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal Example sentencesExamples The other 11 rooms are a bit cramped, though have the same sumptuous fabrics and comfort levels as public rooms. Much the same could be said of a meal which started outstandingly with two sumptuous starters. The most sumptuous painting in this show is Titian's Diana and Actaeon. The truth is that, at present, I only have to lift my eyes by ten degrees and I have a sumptuous panoramic view of a building site. The set pieces with full orchestral backing are sumptuous, rich collages of light and colour. It is staging Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, both of which feature sumptuous scores by Tchaikovsky. It was a sumptuous affair that showed Laois has facilities to compare with the very best Ireland has to offer. Ride a historic shipjack or end the day with a sumptuous meal of Maryland crabs. This exquisitely delicate fruit quite rightly features in many sumptuous dessert recipes. The sumptuous feast ended with a note of caution on how not to overeat. The stag group had enjoyed a sumptuous meal at one of Hungarian's finest restaurants. If you want to travel cheaply and save the pennies for a sumptuous hotel, fly with Ryanair from Prestwick to Beauvais. It is one of the most stunning buildings in the Clyde Valley and clearly belongs to a bygone age of sumptuous extravagance. After a sumptuous five course meal the gathering danced the night away to some great music. The inside of each individually-designed bag is equally sumptuous, in baby silk pink or deep opulent red. Their rich, sumptuous food contrasted with the simple and plain food prepared by the ordinary people of Nepal. The guests were treated to a sumptuous meal of varied Indian dishes, one tastier than the next. In this respect, there is a proverb that if a person with a warm heart gives a glass of cold water, it is really a sumptuous meal. The Queen walks past layer upon layer of sumptuous jewels, magically lighting them up as she goes. Deep yellow-green, this has a sumptuous perfumed nose of rich tropical fruits. Synonyms lavish, luxurious, deluxe, opulent, magnificent, resplendent, gorgeous, splendid, grand, extravagant, lush, lavishly appointed, palatial, princely, rich, costly, expensive, impressive, imposing Origin Late Middle English (in the sense ‘made or produced at great cost’): from Old French somptueux, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus ‘expenditure’ (see sumptuary).
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