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Sumptuousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sumptuousness

 

[ sʌm(p)tjʊəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

luxury

The quality of being extravagantly splendid or rich; luxuriousness.

Synonyms

luxury, opulence, splendor

Examples of usage

  • The sumptuousness of the royal palace was breathtaking.
  • The sumptuousness of the meal left everyone feeling satisfied.

Translations

Translations of the word "sumptuousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suntuosidade

🇮🇳 वैभव

🇩🇪 Üppigkeit

🇮🇩 kemewahan

🇺🇦 розкіш

🇵🇱 przepych

🇯🇵 豪華さ

🇫🇷 somptuosité

🇪🇸 suntuosidad

🇹🇷 görkem

🇰🇷 호화로움

🇸🇦 الفخامة

🇨🇿 okázalost

🇸🇰 okázalosť

🇨🇳 奢华

🇸🇮 razkošje

🇮🇸 glæsileiki

🇰🇿 сән-салтанат

🇬🇪 სიმდიდრე

🇦🇿 dəbdəbə

🇲🇽 suntuosidad

Etymology

The word 'sumptuousness' originated from the Latin word 'sumptuosus', meaning extravagant or costly. Over time, it evolved to refer to the quality of being luxurious or splendid. The concept of sumptuousness has been associated with wealth and opulence throughout history, symbolizing extravagance and abundance.

See also: sumptuously.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,420, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.