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

Sold exclusively at Design Within Reach, this sumptuous design is supported by a hardwood frame and can be wrapped in three shades of velvet as well as white bouclé. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

The hotel’s 48 suites—formerly cells—are narrow and stretched out, with warm wood layered atop historical brick walls, sumptuous fabrics wrapping plush seating, and deep soaking tubs. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Pedro Porro has struggled for much of the past year at Tottenham Hotspur, but left Dallas to a standing ovation and a man-of-the-match award, applying a sumptuous finish for Spain’s excellent second goal. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Bringing the beast — an sumptuous offering to the gods of film distribution — to Leicester Square proved to be a minor Odyssey in itself. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 July 2026

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