Synonyms of sumptuous

sumptuous

adjective

ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs 

as in luxurious

showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort

the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxurious
• deluxe
• luxuriant
• luxury
• lavish
• beautiful
• opulent
• palatial
• palace
• plush
• silken
• expensive
• comfortable
• luxe
• gorgeous
• extravagant
• rich
• Babylonian
• impressive
• plushy
• magnificent
• premium
• costly
• precious
• Lucullan
• splendid
• showy
• regal
• imposing
• grandiose
• grand
• royal
• awesome
• dear
• majestic
• ostentatious
• pretentious
• baronial
• monumental
• cozy
• heroic
• awful
• kingly
• proud
• noble
• stately
• homelike
• august
• homey
• snug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humble
• austere
• ascetic
• economical
• meager
• spartan
• no-frills
• spare
• frugal
• thrifty
• stingy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sumptuous

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

Since then, Winding Refn has continued down that path, making visually sumptuous and narratively oblique films (often with stars, or emerging stars) that increasingly feel like dream visions. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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