Definitions

sumptuous

[suhmp-choo-uhs] / ˈsʌmp tʃu əs /

ADJECTIVE

luxurious, splendid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awe-inspiring beautiful deluxe elegant extravagant gorgeous grand lavish luscious luxuriant magnificent opulent palatial plush posh superb swank

WEAK

costly dear expensive grandiose imposing impressive out of this world pompous prodigal profuse red-carpet rich ritzy splendiferous ultra upholstered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad barren destitute economical homely inferior offensive plain poor small ugly unimpressive

WEAK

mean wanting

Example Sentences

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Sumptuous in every way—color, paper stock, design—“The Art of Bob’s Burgers” is a triumph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Sumptuous drives both down the ground and through the covers, masterful sweeps and some crunching pull shots - whatever England threw at her, Mandhana had the answer.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

Sumptuous gilded ornamentation still teems throughout the brick home of the Ballantine family of beer makers in Newark, built in 1885.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Sumptuous silks and gilded homes make up the lush material world on screen.

From Salon • May 31, 2021

Sumptuous binding with precious stones and silver tablets.

From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I. by Scrivener, Frederick Henry Ambrose

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