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 kind of experience these companies curate manages to be sumptuously luxe and transformatively meaningful—and offers plenty of swashbuckling tales to tell.
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Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Some semblance of discipline will have found its way into your system by way of the early morning wakeup calls, sumptuously clean eating, and happy exercise.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The mise en scène is sumptuously prepared with flourishes of rococo drollery.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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
Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Some semblance of discipline will have found its way into your system by way of the early morning wakeup calls, sumptuously clean eating, and happy exercise.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The mise en scène is sumptuously prepared with flourishes of rococo drollery.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuously
Adverb
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Something about the floral blue pattern on this dress feels luxuriously elegant.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Now, the Nuggets have the option to spend luxuriously next season — a choice that would’ve been available to them regardless — or avoid the luxury tax again and save millions of dollars.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The Hormuz closure confirmed this shift loudly, expensively, and irreversibly.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The City Football Group, with Manchester City as the jewel in its crown, is a prime — and expensively-assembled — example.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That wasn’t its only subject; comedy and power and misogyny and creativity and intergenerational conflict and work ethic and, especially in its last few seasons, the debased state of the entertainment industry were all richly explored through lines.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Unlike many newer Miami condos that lean heavily on minimalist white-box interiors, this residence feels notably warmer and more richly detailed.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Those funds were then spent extravagantly, fueling a large-scale abuse of federal resources.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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On Monday night, extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their grand ascent up the Met Gala's staircase, marking the start of fashion's biggest night and raising money for New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.—
Emily Bogle,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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The mafia used to loom large here.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Yet Abigaëlle’s obsession with finding her father looms large on the family and strains the relationships between siblings and mother.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Richard Kaye, portfolio manager at Comgest, said SoftBank's assets still comfortably cover its debt obligations and that the company's loan-to-value ratio remains below 25%.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The relaxed boyfriend fit sits comfortably at a mid-rise and runs loose through the hip and thigh, giving you that easy, lived-in feel that's perfect for long days of sightseeing.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The Sun tied their season high with 11 steals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Sumptuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuously. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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