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 Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet. — Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026 This sumptuous scent features a lovely blend of coconut milk, orchid, and vetiver for a bright yet grounded fragrance. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 There can be sumptuous frocks and silk wall hangings, but the gaze that gets drawn to them should not be your own. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sumptuous

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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

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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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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

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