SUMPTUOUS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

sumptuous

adjective

ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs

Definition of sumptuous

as in luxurious

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment

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Recent Examples of sumptuous The sumptuous suites are the allure here—the entry-level Seaview Suite is an eye-popping 473 square feet, more than twice the size of the industry’s average balcony stateroom. — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 And to celebrate Route 66’s centennial, the sumptuous hotel put together a package that combines an ocean-view room with a classic car rental, a scarf and vegan leather driving gloves. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Inspired by a contemporary ‘70s bedroom, Design Within Reach’s frame has a multitude of bold colors to choose from in a velvet fabric for a sumptuous sleep setup. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 The brand’s pure mulberry silk is one of its hero fabrics, known as much for its sumptuous feel as for its low-maintenance care requirements. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sumptuous

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This bedroom’s luxurious bath features beautiful tile, two sinks, each with its own vanity, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a separate room for the commode.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Within a mind-spinning eight months, Zori Timeless Hotel was born, cleverly converted from the old pension into four luxurious residences within the confines of strict planning regulations that forced them to use the existing space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of luxurious

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For families Studios, suites, and deluxe level kings are all spacious enough for families—but for the latter of those options be sure to book early, as there are only 16 up for grabs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
In the years after Peart’s death, surviving Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson worked on their individual solo projects while their classic albums were reissued as deluxe anniversary packages.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of deluxe

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At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.

— James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026
Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

Definition of luxuriant

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Lindsay Lohan wowed in a sleek minidress during a lavish family vacation in the French Riviera with her husband Bader Shammas and their 3-year-old son Luai.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
The Picture of Dorian Gray An enchanted portrait and a life of debauchery are at the core of this lavish literary horror by Oscar Wilde.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

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