SUMPTUOUSLY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

sumptuously

adverb

Definition of sumptuously

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 Then there was Florence Pugh, who continues to embrace soft romance with delicate, sumptuously blonde waves tied up with a sweet black ribbon. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026 This elegant space—owned by Italian friends and sumptuously renovated by an Italian designer—tones down the gaudiest of Moroccan clichés without sacrificing a sense of place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 Your composition captures flowers, chamoy and other candies and fruit sumptuously arranged in and around a ceramic jar from LACMA’s permanent collection. — Stephanie Shih june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 The kind of experience these companies curate manages to be sumptuously luxe and transformatively meaningful—and offers plenty of swashbuckling tales to tell. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuously

Adverb

As yet another perk, the formula has a velvety texture that melts luxuriously into the skin.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Wundermost Ultra-Soft Nulu Crewneck Long-Sleeve Shirt This luxuriously soft long-sleeve is the perfect addition to your fall capsule wardrobe.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of luxuriously

Adverb

In 1905 The Times newspaper had challenged the NBA with a cut price book club, but lost, expensively, in the courts.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Driving oneself would become an expensively anachronistic hobby, like horseback riding—car boys a futuristic answer to horse girls.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of expensively

Adverb

The richly dimensional embellishment matched the detail on her neckline, which created a striking depth and texture to her look.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
The director Pam MacKinnon even has cast the perfect lead actress as that mom in the richly expressive Katrina Lenk.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of richly

Adverb

On board, the common areas were opulently decorated with monumental staircases and picture windows overlooking a half-mile-long beach.

— Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.

— Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of opulently

Adverb

Brady Christensen, who can play all five offensive line spots, looms large on the free-agent market.

— Mike Kaye June 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
With the back-to-back deaths of the district's representative, who were both in their 70s, age loomed large over the race, especially as younger Democrats push for a new generation of candidates.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 May 2026

Definition of large

Adverb

Cap Ferret Prestige Suite, the largest of all, comfortably accommodates four thanks to a sleeper sofa and offers fantastic views of the village and Arcachon Bay.

— Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
The phone sits more comfortably with my right thumb on that button than my left thumb or pointer finger ever could.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

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