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sumptuousOne entry found. Main Entry: sump·tu·ous Pronunciation: \ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs, -shəs, -shwəs\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus Date: 15th century : extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent <sumptuous banquets> <a sumptuous residence>; also : magnificent 4 — sump·tu·ous·ly adverb — sump·tu·ous·ness noun
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