sumptuous

adjective

ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs How to pronounce sumptuous (audio)
Definition of sumptuousnext
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 People are so curious about where Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang eats, there’s a blog that tracks his sumptuous dinners out around the world. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The show, which typically films its sumptuous mansion interiors in Bethpage, Long Island, at Gold Coast Studios, is now expanding its locations to dozens of others across New York and Newport. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Although the quantity of new stuff isn't massive, there's a little something for everyone, including the return of Conan O'Brien's travel show, a visually sumptuous A24 thriller, and more. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 This luxe 301-room property has 12 food and dining venues, four pools, and a sumptuous spa. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sumptuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
  1. luxurious
  2. deluxe
  3. luxuriant
  4. luxury
  5. lavish
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  • The family-friendly resort offers a host of amenities, including complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use at the private beach, two heated pools, a luxurious spa, and more.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, the tapestry’s most singular attribute is its luxurious use of horizontal space.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • The deluxe version of Rumi is 11 1/2-inches tall and has 11 points of articulation.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Other benefits in that tier include a complimentary minibar setup, complimentary afternoon tea served in the stateroom, and a deluxe canapé selection on formal nights.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • Olivia Miles, the rookie point guard for the Minnesota Lynx, wears a pair of bug-eyed sports goggles, black and bulbous, sometimes held in place by a thick strap that runs through her luxuriant Afro.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of luxuriant
Adjective
  • Fischer-Rosenthal takes a pragmatic view on whether set-jetting will permanently ruin these enclaves, pointing out that ultra-luxury pricing acts as a natural barrier to entry.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The company falls squarely in the ultra-luxury tier while eschewing much of the fussiness that typifies other players in the space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Adjective
  • Both brothers have grown their following of mainly young men by building a lavish, hyper-macho image of driving fast cars and dating beautiful women.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The respectable but not outsized viewership was coupled with the high cost for the lavish production, which filmed both color and black & white versions.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lavish

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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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