sumptuous
intermediateB2/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/ · sum-ptu-ous
Luxurious or extravagant; rich and grand.
Meanings
Luxurious or extravagant; rich and grand.
عیش و عشرت؛ شاندار اور شاندار۔
عیش و عشرت
aish o ishrat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- sumptuous meal
- sumptuous lifestyle
- sumptuous decor
Example Sentences
The banquet was filled with sumptuous dishes that delighted every guest.
عشائیے میں ایسے عیش و عشرت کے پکوان بھرے تھے جو ہر مہمان کو خوش کر گیا۔
Ishaaiye mein aise aish o ishrat ke pakwaan bhare the jo har mehmaan ko khush kar gaya.
She wore a sumptuous gown adorned with jewels at the gala.
اس نے تقریب میں جواہرات سے سجی ہوئی شاندار لباس پہنی۔
Us ne taqreeb mein jewahrat se saji hui shandar libaas pehni.
The hotel features sumptuous rooms with breathtaking views.
ہوٹل میں شاندار کمرے ہیں جن سے دلکش مناظر نظر آتے ہیں۔
Hotel mein shandar kamre hain jin se dilkash manazar nazar aate hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sumptuous' as a feast fit for royalty.
Visualize a grand banquet with gold plates and exquisite dishes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "sumptuosus" — costly, extravagant
First known use: 14th century
The word 'sumptuous' came into English in the late 14th century from the Latin word 'sumptuosus', which conveys a sense of richness and opulence.