sumptuous

adjective sump·tu·ous \ ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs , -shəs , -shwəs \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

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Definition of sumptuous

: extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent

sumptuous banquets

a sumptuous residence

; also : magnificent 4

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sumptuously

adverb

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sumptuousness

noun

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Examples of sumptuous in a Sentence

the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment

Recent Examples of sumptuous from the Web

As for the stuff that goes underneath the coats, sumptuous sweatshirts and flowy wide-leg pants rounded out the collection.

— The Cut, "Max Mara Brought Their Resort Show Back Home," 5 June 2018
Named for the model Jessica Stam, the purse was made of sumptuous quilted leather with a chain-link strap, a novel and instantly recognizable design.

— steven kurutz, New York Times, "How Marc Jacobs Fell Out of Fashion," 2 June 2018
The textures become sumptuous thanks to violin, viola and the Parker Woods magical cello.

— mark swed, latimes.com, "The ecstasy of Julius Eastman's ‘Femenine,’ and how angst and anger turn to beauty and grace," 23 May 2018
Petit Chateau,’’ a Fifth Avenue mansion that was the city’s most sumptuous, cost millions in today’s dollars.

— rick hampson, USA TODAY, "America's Second Gilded Age: More class envy than class conflict," 17 May 2018
Miss Head has designed a number of staggeringly sumptuous outfits and some that are done for fun, yards of fur, acres of chiffon.

— james powers, The Hollywood Reporter, "'What a Way to Go!': THR's 1964 Review," 13 May 2018
Venzago managed to play down the bombastic side of the piece while giving an extra nudge to the lyrical one, resulting in a beautifully proportioned performance that inspired refined and sumptuous playing from the BSO.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "A May of Mozart and other treats from BSO, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra," 23 May 2018
Greeted by staff wearing bright orange construction vests and yellow hard hats, guests were treated to sumptuous gourmet foods and desserts, an open bar, entertainment, a photo booth, prizes and construction-themed décor.

— leigh farr, azcentral, "Building a Vibrant, Homelike Community," 21 May 2018
At a shoot on the grounds a truck delivered a sumptuous buffet lunch.

— milton gendel, Vanities, "Inside the Queen’s Royal Retreat at Balmoral," 30 Apr. 2018

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Did You Know?

The word sumptuous can be used to describe both lush surroundings and rich desserts, and it has an equally rich history. The word, which appeared in English in the 15th century, derives via Middle English from the Latin noun sumptus, meaning "expense." "Sumptus" is related to the Latin verb sumere, which means "take" or "spend" and from which we get a treasure trove of useful verbs: "consume" ("to use up or spend"), "subsume" ("to include or place in something larger"), "resume" ("to take up again"), and "assume" ("to take upon oneself"). Another "sumere" descendant is our adjective "sumptuary," which means "relating to one's extravagant expenditures."