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sumptuous

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/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/ · sum-ptu-ous

Luxurious or extravagant; rich and grand.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Luxurious or extravagant; rich and grand.

عیش و عشرت؛ شاندار اور شاندار۔

عیش و عشرت

aish o ishrat

Formal: عیش وآرام

Synonyms

lavishopulentextravagantخوبصورتعمدہشاندار

Antonyms

plainsimplemodestسادہبنیادیمعمولی

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.

Easily Confused With

sumptuousness:Sumptuousness refers to the quality or state of being sumptuous, while 'sumptuous' is the adjective that describes something that is luxurious or grand.

💡 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.