Definition of sumptuous Sumptuous

/sʌˈmpʧwʌs/ - [sumpchwus] - sump•tu•ous

We found 5 definitions of sumptuous from 5 different sources.

What does sumptuous mean?

Adjective
sumptuous - rich and superior in quality; "a princely sum"; "gilded dining rooms"
		deluxe, gilded, grand, luxurious, opulent, princely
		rich pleasantly full and mellow; "a rich tenor voice"

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sumptuous (a.)
Involving large outlay or expense; costly; expensive; hence, luxurious; splendid; magnificient; as, a sumptuous house or table; sumptuous apparel.

sumptuous
sumpt′ū-us, adj. costly: magnificent.—ns. Sumptūos′ity, Sumpt′ūousness.—adv. Sumpt′ūously. [L. sumptuosus, costly—sumptus, cost.]