SUMPTUOUSLY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

sumptuously

adverb

Definition of sumptuously next

as in luxuriously

in a luxurious manner a history book sumptuously illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs

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Recent Examples of sumptuously The high street has taken note with Zara and Reformation's glossy white lace-ups, while contemporary labels—from Jamie Haller’s sumptuously soft styles to glove-like pairs by Andrea Gomez and Nothing Written, and even a mesh iteration from Dear Frances—offer equally compelling options. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026 The terry cloth—for those who fear its potential micro-scratch—is sumptuously soft and, perhaps most importantly, maintains its texture wash after wash. —

Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Feb. 2026 They are sumptuously and seriously displayed. —

Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025 Around this time, Gaudí was overseeing the building of the Casa Milà, a sumptuously curvaceous apartment building in Barcelona. —

D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Lobster is the most popular entrée and it is sumptuously served once a week – such as broiled, in risotto, or Thermidor, and all menus repeat after 28 days. —

Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

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Wearing sweats outside the house is officially acceptable (at least to us) thanks to this lightly slouchy and luxuriously soft pair.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
The luxuriously plush microfiber hair towel wrap, with more than 25,000 positive reviews, is specially designed to gently and quickly dry hair, helping to prevent frizz and damage.

— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026