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It is very grand and sumptuous and awesome to look at but it was really about the characters for me.
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Meaning of "sumptuous" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SUMPTUOUS

From Old French somptueux, from Latin sumptuōsus costly, from sumptus.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SUMPTUOUS

sumptuous  [ˈsʌmptjʊəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUMPTUOUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sumptuous is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SUMPTUOUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sumptuous

Sumptuary law

Sumptuary laws are laws that attempt to regulate permitted consumption. Black's Law Dictionary defines them as "Laws made for the purpose of restraining luxury or extravagance, particularly against inordinate expenditures in the matter of apparel, food, furniture, etc." Traditionally, they were laws that regulated and reinforced social hierarchies and morals through restrictions, often depending upon a person's social rank, on permitted clothing, food, and luxury expenditures. Throughout history, societies have used sumptuary laws for a variety of purposes. They attempted to regulate the balance of trade by limiting the market for expensive imported goods. They were also an easy way to identify social rank and privilege, and often were used for social discrimination. This frequently meant preventing commoners from imitating the appearance of aristocrats and sometimes also to stigmatize disfavored groups. In the Late Middle Ages, sumptuary laws were instituted as a way for the nobility to cap the conspicuous consumption of the prosperous bourgeoisie of medieval cities, and they continued to be used for these purposes well into the 17th century.

Definition of sumptuous in the English dictionary

The definition of sumptuous in the dictionary is expensive or extravagant. Other definition of sumptuous is magnificent; splendid.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUMPTUOUS


contemptuous
kənˈtɛmptjʊəs
continuous
kənˈtɪnjʊəs
fastuous
ˈfæstjʊəs
fatuous
ˈfætjʊəs
fructuous
ˈfrʌktjʊəs
impetuous
ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs
incestuous
ɪnˈsɛstjʊəs
infructuous
ɪnˈfrʌktjʊəs
lituus
ˈlɪtjʊəs
presumptuous
prɪˈzʌmptjʊəs
spirituous
ˈspɪrɪtjʊəs
tempestuous
tɛmˈpɛstjʊəs
theftuous
ˈθɛftjʊəs
torrentuous
təˈrentjʊəs
tortuous
ˈtɔːtjʊəs
tumultuous
tjuːˈmʌltjʊəs
unctuous
ˈʌŋktjʊəs
unfructuous
ʌnˈfrʌktjʊəs
untumultuous
ˌʌntjuːˈmʌltjʊəs
voluptuous
vəˈlʌptjʊəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUMPTUOUS

sumo
sumo wrestler
sumo wrestling
sumoist
sumotori
sump
sump oil
sumph
sumphish
sumphishness
sumpit
sumpsimus
sumpter
sumptuary
sumptuary law
sumptuosity
sumptuously
sumptuousness
sumpweed
sums

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUMPTUOUS

anfractuous
arduous
conspicuous
contiguous
deciduous
discontinuous
disingenuous
flatuous
inconspicuous
innocuous
promiscuous
sensuous
sinuous
strenuous
superfluous
tenuous
unambiguous
unpresumptuous
unvirtuous
virtuous

Synonyms and antonyms of sumptuous in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUMPTUOUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sumptuous» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sumptuous

Translation of «sumptuous» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUMPTUOUS

Find out the translation of sumptuous to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sumptuous from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sumptuous» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奢华的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

suntuoso
570 millions of speakers

English

sumptuous
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शानदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

باذخ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

роскошный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

suntuoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অতীব ব্যয়বহুল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

somptueux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mewah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

üppig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

豪華な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

호화스러운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sumptuous
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xa hoa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆடம்பரமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भव्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

görkemli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sontuoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Wystawne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розкішний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

somptuos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυτελής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pragtige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prakt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overdådig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sumptuous

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUMPTUOUS»

The term «sumptuous» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.139 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUMPTUOUS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sumptuous» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sumptuous» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sumptuous

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4 QUOTES WITH «SUMPTUOUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sumptuous.
1
R. W. Apple, Jr.
The product of extraordinary wealth allied to a taste for the sumptuous.
2
Johann Georg Hamann
Thus the public use of reason and freedom is nothing but a dessert, a sumptuous dessert.
3
Emmy Rossum
It is very grand and sumptuous and awesome to look at but it was really about the characters for me.
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Matt Smith
I thought 'Skyfall' was a sumptuous film.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUMPTUOUS»

Discover the use of sumptuous in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sumptuous and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Urban Vegan: 250 Simple, Sumptuous Recipes from Street ...
This is the life of the urban vegan! Dynise Balcavage brings this fresh cuisine to life with 250 original animal-free recipes inspired by the colorful culinary landscapes of urban areas.
Dynise Balcavage, 2009
2
Home Sweet Home: Sumptuous and Bohemian Interiors
A visual feast on 'the extravagance of the bohemian', the homes in this collection are a testament to personal style that readers will find inspiring and influential.
Oberto Gili, 2011
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Vegan Desserts: Sumptuous Sweets for Every Season
With an emphasis on fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, this is a cookbook that any dessert lover will enjoy.
Hannah Kaminsky, 2013
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Twinkle's Town & Country Knits: 30 Designs for Sumptuous Living
A new collection of designs from the author of Twinkle's Big City Knits presents a sumptuous array of sweaters and accessories inspired by the casual sophistication that blends town and country life, with thirty chic patterns that range ...
Wenlan Chia, 2008
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Shabby Chic: Sumptuous Settings and Other Lovely Things
Rachel Ashwell uses her signature style to make any event a special occasion. This beautiful, accessible book proves that entertaining need not be expensive.
Rachel Ashwell, 2004
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Best Dressed Southern Salads: Sumptuous Southern Salads from ...
Much more than a cookbook, "Best Dressed Southern Salads" presents a gastronomic journey from Key West to Washington, D.C., that showcases 101 fabulous recipes for every type of salad imaginable.
Vicky Moon, 2002
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The Disheveled Dictionary: A Curious Caper Through Our ...
Uses imaginative examples to illustrate the meaning of words from abrogate, brouhaha, and cachinnate to susurration, truculence, and voluble.
Karen Elizabeth Gordon, 2003
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More Great Good Dairy-Free Desserts Naturally: Sin-Sational ...
Professional pastry chef Fran Costigan shares her secrets on how to give dessers that special flair with this collection of dairy- and egg-free recipes.
Fran Costigan, 2006
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Life through the Lens of a Sumptuous Goddess
Lynne Dalrymple. Life through the Lens of a Sumptuous Goddess Lynne Dalrymple Copyright © 2011 by Lynne Dalrymple. Library of Congress Control.
Lynne Dalrymple, 2011
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Sumptuous Naturals
The 2 crochet designs are the Starboard Hat and the Cloud Cascade Shawl. Skill levels range from beginner to intermediate. Fishermen's Wool is dye-free pure virgin wool.
Lion Brand Yarn, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUMPTUOUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sumptuous is used in the context of the following news items.
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Varvatos closes men's week with dandy stripes, rocker vibe
For their spring 2016 men's collection, marked by some sumptuous crocheted knitwear, the trio was inspired by the Orley brothers' parents. “All our collections ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
Sumptuous Dates from Around the World Grace Delhi Markets
Sumptuous Dates from Around the World Grace Delhi Markets This Ramzan, replenish your Iftar delicacies with dates from almost all the countries around the ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
3
Sumptuous Iftar spread for city's best in Hyderabad
Iftar party, hosted by The Times of India, saw the socialites come in dressed in their ethnic best. The guests wasted no time to dig into the sumptuous spread of ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
4
A very dark, sumptuous, tripped-out take on the classic tale of …
A dark noir rendering of the classic Italian children's novel, this tripped-out reimagining of Pinocchio comes from the fevered mind and hand of Winshluss. «Boing Boing, Jun 15»
5
PBS' 'Poldark': An old 'Masterpiece' hit gets a sumptuous update
Pardon me, madam, but is your PBS tote bag vibrating? Blame "Poldark," a sweepingly romantic seven-part series from "Masterpiece" that seems scientifically ... «Chron.com, Jun 15»
6
Moszkowski: Piano Concerto, review: 'sumptuous and glistening'
The young German pianist Joseph Moog seems to be making quite a thing of coupling a well-known work with one that has all but vanished from the repertoire. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
7
High Society review – sumptuous frocks, but is it really top class?
It has the most sumptuous frocks in London, probably in the entire un-United Kingdom. Yet Arthur Kopit's musical is an intermittent thing, cowering under the ... «The Guardian, May 15»
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Paulette Tavormina's sumptuous photos inspired by 17th Century …
Her sumptuous photographs inspired by 17th century Dutch, Spanish and Italian Old Master still life painters are going on show in London. Paulette Tavormina's ... «International Business Times UK, May 15»
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Fresh from the sea: Ideas for a sumptuous summer
It's almost that time of year again when you'll have friends and family over for summer barbecues. What better way to show off your culinary skills than with a few ... «Pensacola News Journal, May 15»
10
Inside Newcastle interior designer George Bond's sumptuous
You would never know from the outside but this is the award-winning home of interior designer George Bond. Montagu Court in Gosforth, Newcastle, is just like ... «ChronicleLive, Apr 15»

REFERENCE
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