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 oversized jacket featured a furry white base adorned with flecks of silver, which beautifully mirrored the sumptuous coats on the runway. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 Steeped in sumptuous sapphires, the lineup nods to Taylor’s engagement ring from British actor Michael Wilding, a Bulgari sautoir Burton surprised the star with for her 40th, and other beloved jewelry box constituents. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Across its theatrical and home video releases, the sumptuous vampire drama would go on to gross over four times its $50 million to $60 million production budget. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 The toast of the midcentury theater, the formidable couple also appeared in countless stage productions together and in three films, including the sumptuous That Hamilton Woman. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sumptuous

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Turn it into a complete hair-care package by adding a silky scrunchie, a scalp massager, a luxurious hair mask, or a new brush.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Making casual clothes look luxurious was hardly new, but Cucinelli did it in a way that flattered changing body shapes while establishing an instantly recognizable aesthetic.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxurious

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Joji is also getting in on the fun with a deluxe edition of Piss In The Wind, featuring new tracks and instrumentals.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
Wilson’s work in music includes the albums Sound of a Woman, released earlier this year (a deluxe version dropped in September); AM/FM; Rita Wilson; Bigger Picture, and Halfway to Home.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Oct. 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

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That philosophy heavily shapes Varas’s work in ultra-luxury residential building.

— Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Several residents — Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis included — are raising concerns about a controversial plan to build four ultra-luxury glass towers that would rise 270 feet high on Fort Lauderdale’s landmark Pier Sixty-Six property.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxury

Adjective

The deep crimson drapes, white tablecloths, and understated gold accents at T’ang evoke a lavish Chinese mansion.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
As a whole, the ballet’s arc can feel unfocussed, arhythmic—some parts overstuffed with action, others failing to fill with expressive movement Joby Talbot’s lavish score.

— Hannah Aizenman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

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