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   Sump·tu·ous

   /ˈsəm(p)(t)SH(əw)əs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. splendid and expensive-looking: "the banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘made or produced at great cost’): from Old French somptueux, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus ‘expenditure’ (see sumptuary).

   Derivatives

   • 1. sumptuosity noun
   • 2. sumptuously adverb
   • 3. sumptuousness noun

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   What does sumptuous mean in English?

   • Based on Cambridge Dictionary, the word sumptuous indicates that something is impressive but it is also costly. It is usually used to describe the food prepared in a celebration. You may also visit – Mahapdi in English – Translate “Mahapdi” in English What is “sumptuous” in Tagalog?

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   What does sumptuousness mean?

   • SUMPTUOUSNESS. 1. wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living 2. the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive Familiarity information: SUMPTUOUSNESS used as a noun is rare.

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   Where did the word sumptuous come from?

   • Origin sumptuous (1400-1500) Old French sumptueux, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus “cost” sumptuous meaning, definition, what is sumptuous: very impressive and expensive: Learn more.

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   What does somptueux mean?

   • From French somptueux, from Latin sumptuōsus, from sūmptus (“cost, charge, expense”), from sumō (“I take”) + -tus (noun formation suffix) . Magnificent, luxurious, splendid . This page was last edited on 31 August 2023, at 05:58.

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   Definitions of 'sumptuous' Something that is sumptuous is grand and obviously very expensive. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'sumptuous' American English: sʌmptʃuəs British English: sʌmptʃuəs. More. Synonyms of 'sumptuous' • luxurious, rich, grand, expensive [...] More. Collocations with the word 'sumptuous'

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   Definition of sumptuous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Dictionary definition of sumptuous. Grand, luxurious, and characterized by extravagance, opulence, or a lavish display of wealth and abundance. "The restaurant served a sumptuous feast of exotic dishes." Detailed meaning of sumptuous.

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   Definitions of 'sumptuous' Something that is sumptuous is grand and obviously very expensive. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'sumptuous' British English: sʌmptʃuəs American English: sʌmptʃuəs. More. Synonyms of 'sumptuous' • luxurious, rich, grand, expensive [...] More. Collocations with 'sumptuous'

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   Aug 31, 2023 · Contents. 1 English. 1.1 Etymology. 1.2 Pronunciation. 1.3 Adjective. 1.3.1 Synonyms. 1.3.2 Derived terms. 1.3.3 Translations. English [ edit] WOTD – 14 May 2012. Etymology [ edit] From French somptueux, from Latin sumptuōsus, from sūmptus (“cost, charge, expense”), from sumō (“I take”) +‎ -tus (noun formation suffix) . Pronunciation [ edit]

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   The meaning of SUMPTUOUS is extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent; also : magnificent. How to use sumptuous in a sentence. Did you know?

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    large, lavish, or splendid, esp. when created at great cost. Our host served us a sumptuous five-course dinner. The grand hotel's lobby was a sumptuous room. antonyms: plain. similar words: grandiose, lavish, luxurious, palatial. related words: fancy, gala, gorgeous, grand, lush, luxuriant, magnificent.