sumptuous

sump·tu·ous

adjective \ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs, -shəs, -shwəs\

Definition of SUMPTUOUS

: extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent <sumptuous banquets> <a sumptuous residence>; also : magnificent 4

— sump·tu·ous·ly adverb

— sump·tu·ous·ness noun

Examples of SUMPTUOUS

1. <the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment>

Origin of SUMPTUOUS

Middle English, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to SUMPTUOUS

Synonyms

Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, luxurious

Antonyms

ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Related Words

costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich; extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy; august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately; comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey (also homy), snug

Near Antonyms

economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty