sumptuous
adjective
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The word sumptuous typically describes things that can only be had at some significant expense, a fact that keeps the modern English word tied to its Latin source: sumptus, meaning "expense." Another English adjective, sumptuary, has the same Latin source, but today is found mostly in the context of sumptuary laws, largely historical regulations limiting extravagant expenditures and habits, especially on moral or religious grounds.
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Beyond its innovative storytelling and naturalism, Sienese art was sumptuous, marked by material and decorative splendor reflecting the city’s great wealth and cosmopolitanism.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
So far this fall, sumptuous suede skirts, ladylike A-line styles, sleek leather midis, and even preppy plaid picks have made it onto our radar.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
The sumptuous primary ensuite boasts a jade quartzite vanity and a soaking tub.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sumptuous. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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