sumptuous

Extravagantly grand, opulent

Sumptuous describes something lavishly rich, luxurious, or expensive—suggesting abundance that appeals to the senses: a sumptuous feast, sumptuous fabrics, a sumptuous hotel suite.

The word carries connotations of indulgence and splendor, often applied to food, décor, or accommodations that spare no expense.

lavish

extravagant

Exceeding sensible bounds

opulent · palatial · resplendent · ornate · elaborate · regal · majestic · imperial · baronial · stately

feast

banquet

Formal celebratory meal

delicacy · gastronomy · cuisine · gourmand · smorgasbord · spread · buffet · repast · savory · flavorful

fabric

velvet

Thick-pile textile

  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
  • damaskReversible figured fabric

satin · cashmere · taffeta · chenille · plush · velvety · embroidered · upholstered · drapery · tapestry

visual

stunning

Extremely impressive or beautiful

exquisite · ravishing · striking · beautiful · radiant · glorious · lustrous · vivid · colorful · ornamental

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Opposites
lavishness and luxury

sumptuousspartan

Rigorously simple, unadorned

austere · ascetic · bare · frugal · meager

cost and expense

sumptuouscheap

Low in price

inexpensive · budget · poor · low-cost · bargain-basement

aesthetic elaboration

sumptuousplain

Basic and unremarkable

simple · unadorned · bare · spare · stark

Family

sumptuously, sumptuousness

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G