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sumptuous
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sumptuous
(adjective)
sumptuous
/
ˈ
sʌmpʃəwəs/
adjective
sumptuous
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ˈ
sʌmpʃəwəs/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUMPTUOUS
[
more sumptuous; most sumptuous
]
:
very expensive, rich, or impressive
a
sumptuous
banquet/dinner/feast
sumptuous
[=
luxurious
] hotels
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— sumptuously
adverb
a
sumptuously
furnished house
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— sumptuousness
noun
[
noncount
]
the
sumptuousness
of the dessert
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