sumptuous

Meanings

• adjective

  Luxurious or extravagantly rich; sumptuously dressed or decorated.

• adjective

  Of, relating to, or befitting a sumptuous feast; rich and luxurious in food and drink.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lavish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sumptuous
plentiful , gracious , magnificent

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Variants

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sumptuous , sumptuously , sumptuousness , sumptuousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French sumptueux, from sumptuer, to spend, from sumpta, past participle of sumere, to take, from summa, sum, because of the expense involved.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sumptuous' comes from the Latin word 'summa,' which means 'sum,' or total.

2. In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws were enacted to regulate the amount of money that could be spent on clothing and other luxuries.

3. The term 'sumptuous' is often used to describe the interior design of grand buildings and palaces, such as the Palace of Versailles.

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Related Concepts

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1. luxury: The state of living in comfort and extravagance, especially when this goes beyond what is necessary or affordable.

2. opulence: Great wealth, especially when used to impress or impress others.

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Culture

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The term 'sumptuous' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe luxurious and extravagant settings, clothing, and feasts. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Henry V,' the character Archbishop of Canterbury describes the lavishness of the French court as 'sumptuous and wasteful.' In art, the term is often used to describe the richness and opulence of Renaissance and Baroque paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "sumptuous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grand banquet table laden with rich foods, fine linens, and gleaming silverware. Visualize the extravagant clothing and jewelry of the guests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sumptuous' with words like 'luxurious,' 'rich,' and 'opulent.' Imagine a scene from a movie or book where the setting or characters are described as sumptuous.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'sumptuous' with the phrase 'Splendidly Unusual Manor with Plentiful Treasures Underneath Silken Sheets.'

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