sumptuous
Sumptuous describes something that is splendid, expensive-looking, and luxurious. The mental image is one of abundance and high quality, often involving rich textures, heavy fabrics, or elaborate decor that feels almost overwhelming in its opulence. It is typically used to describe physical spaces, banquets, or clothing. Because it carries a connotation of extravagance, it is most common in formal or descriptive writing rather than everyday conversation. It is frequently paired with nouns like "feast," "decor," or "surroundings."
In conversation
Discussing a wedding venue
The hotel ballroom was absolutely sumptuous.
The hotel ballroom was absolutely sumptuous.
I agree, the velvet curtains and gold trim were a bit much for me.
I agree, the velvet curtains and gold trim were a bit much for me.
Used here to highlight the excessive, high-end nature of the room's design.
Describing a holiday meal
We have prepared a sumptuous five-course dinner for our guests tonight.
We have prepared a sumptuous five-course dinner for our guests tonight.
I can't wait to try the lobster thermidor.
I can't wait to try the lobster thermidor.
Sumptuous is often used in hospitality to market high-quality, abundant food.
Examples
The room was filled with sumptuous furniture.
The room was filled with sumptuous furniture.
They enjoyed a sumptuous banquet after the ceremony.
They enjoyed a sumptuous banquet after the ceremony.
She lived in a state of sumptuous comfort that few could ever hope to emulate.
She lived in a state of sumptuous comfort that few could ever hope to emulate.
