sumptuous

Example Sentences

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He converted the try and produced a sumptuous drop-goal to demonstrate his growing confidence after he returned to the side for the injured Sam Costelow.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

A sumptuous sofa in dark-green velvet from Claremont Furnishing anchors the room without drawing attention away from the other elements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The play, a sumptuous historical pastiche, is both an invitation and a daunting challenge to theater makers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The feature had aimed "to create a sumptuous and resplendent atmosphere", the hotel's parent company said in a filing Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Although it was only mid-morning, I cooked a sumptuous dinner for myself, but I don’t remember what it was.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck