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 And those who got to watch the live show of Cardi with her band, which delivered a sumptuous rock and jazz-tinged take on her tracks, can consider themselves among the lucky few. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026 Her knee-high Gianvito Rossi boots added a sumptuous finishing touch. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 This allows for more sumptuous shots of delicious food while Xu Fu is, for whatever reason, targeted by an aggro, block-jawed American soldier. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Nobody does sumptuous chills like Guillermo del Toro, and this gothic love story is no exception. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sumptuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
  1. luxurious
  2. deluxe
  3. luxuriant
  4. luxury
  5. lavish
Adjective
  • Rebecca Udall's brand has caught our attention because of the bedding's delicate scalloped edges, ornate embroidery, and elegant designs that make sleep feel a little more luxurious.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • There might be other luxurious heritage hotels set on the banks of the Bosphorus, but none of them have a view that can compete with The Peninsula's.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Rooms start at the deluxe category, which are still plenty sizable with a big balcony, both a shower and a bathtub, and a small seating area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Thankfully safe and sound after an October tour bus fire, Muna are bouncing back with a deluxe edition of their May album Dancing on the Wall.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 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
  • Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • An ultra-luxury South Beach office building where Playboy has its headquarters is seeking approval for $50 million worth of upgrades and an extension of its lease with the city that would run into the next century.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxury
Adjective
  • Photos in the listing show off the lavish two-story entrance way, gourmet kitchen, large breakfast room, private cinema, en-suite bedrooms, and sprawling lush green gardens.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This lavish hotspot with multiple locations in Los Angeles as well as outposts in Austin and Las Vegas, is a modern steakhouse with a bit of flair.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lavish

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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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