sumptousness

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lavishness or opulence: "sumptuousness" refers to the quality of being extremely expensive, rich, and impressive in appearance or style, often associated with luxury and grandeur.
   • Magnificence: It denotes a state of being splendid and elaborate, especially in terms of decoration, furnishings, or feasts.

Usage Examples

• (The palace was extremely lavish and expensive.)
• (The feast was rich and impressive in quality.)
• (The dress was opulent and luxurious.)

Advanced Usage

• "to revel in sumptuousness": to enjoy or take pleasure in lavish surroundings or experiences.

  • The guests reveled in the sumptuousness of the hotel suite. (They enjoyed the extreme luxury.)

• "a touch of sumptuousness": a small but noticeable element of luxury or richness.

  • The simple room was given a touch of sumptuousness by the velvet curtains. (The velvet added a hint of opulence.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sumptuous (adj): characterized by great expense and display; lavish.

  • The sumptuous banquet featured dozens of courses. (The banquet was extremely rich and extravagant.)

• Sumptuously (adv): in a lavish or opulent manner.

  • The room was sumptuously decorated with tapestries and chandeliers. (It was decorated with great luxury.)

Synonyms

• Luxury: the state of great comfort and extravagant living.
• Opulence: great wealth or luxuriousness.
• Grandeur: splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
• Magnificence: the quality of being extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.

Related Idioms

• "Live in the lap of luxury": to live in conditions of great comfort and wealth.

  • After winning the lottery, they lived in the lap of luxury, enjoying sumptuousness daily. (They experienced extreme opulence.)

• "Fit for a king": of exceptional quality or luxury.

  • The meal was fit for a king, with a sumptuousness that amazed everyone. (The meal was extremely lavish.)