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sumptuous
What does sumptuous mean?
sumptuous (adjective): magnificent, luxurious, or splendid.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use sumptuous in a sentence?
- They dined in a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with gold. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The fabric has a sumptuous texture. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce sumptuous?
/ˈsʌmptʃuəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does sumptuous come from?
From Middle French sumptueux, from Latin sumptuōsus, from sūmptus (“cost, charge, expense”), from sumō (“to take”) + -tus (noun formation suffix).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of sumptuous?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “sumptuous” mean?
contrived by art rather than nature
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magnificent, luxurious, or splendid
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made by hand; manufactured manually
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characterized by order and planning
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Which word is closest in meaning to “sumptuous”?
deluxe
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casual
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strict
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serial
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