Sumptuous: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Sumptuous adjective. Splendid, rich and clearly expensive.
How to say it
SUMP-choo-us/ˈsʌm(p)tʃʊəs/
3 syllables, stressed on the first (SUMP).
Sumptuous in a sentence
The wedding breakfast was a sumptuous spread of lobster, game and towering cakes.
They stayed in a sumptuous suite with a view of the lake.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- lavish
- luxurious
- opulent
- splendid
Opposite:
- plain
- meagre
- frugal
Where sumptuous comes from
From Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus, cost.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
They stayed in a _____ suite with a view of the lake.
- sumptuous
- bibulous
- teetotal
Show the answer
sumptuous: They stayed in a sumptuous suite with a view of the lake.