Sumptuously: meaning, definitions and examples
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sumptuously
[ ˈsʌmp.tju.əs.li ]
describing something luxurious or extravagant
In a sumptuous manner; splendidly, extravagantly.
Synonyms
lavishly, luxuriously, opulently
Examples of usage
- She was dressed sumptuously in a floor-length gown.
- The banquet hall was sumptuously decorated with golden chandeliers and velvet drapes.
- The hotel room was sumptuously furnished with plush carpets and silk curtains.
- The wealthy couple lived sumptuously in a mansion overlooking the sea.
- The feast was laid out sumptuously with a variety of exotic dishes.
Translations
Translations of the word "sumptuously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sumptuosamente
🇮🇳 शानदार ढंग से
🇩🇪 üppig
🇮🇩 dengan mewah
🇺🇦 розкішно
🇵🇱 wystawnie
🇯🇵 豪華に (ごうかに)
🇫🇷 somptueusement
🇪🇸 suntuosamente
🇹🇷 görkemli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 화려하게
🇸🇦 بترف
🇨🇿 okázale
🇸🇰 okázalo
🇨🇳 奢华地 (shēhuá de)
🇸🇮 razkošno
🇮🇸 glæsilega
🇰🇿 салтанатты түрде
🇬🇪 განდიდებით
🇦🇿 dəbdəbəli şəkildə
🇲🇽 suntuosamente
Word origin
The word 'sumptuously' originated from the Latin word 'sumptuosus', meaning costly or extravagant. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, derived from the Old French word 'somptueux'. Over time, 'sumptuously' has been used to describe things that are luxurious, splendid, or extravagant in a lavish manner.
See also: sumptuousness.