How to Use sumptuous in a Sentence

sumptuous

adjective
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  • The fox is in the henhouse, ready for a sumptuous meal.
    — WSJ, 23 Feb. 2022
  • This part of the film is the least sumptuous and grandiose — and the most affecting.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022
  • In the same vein, a sumptuous silk Markarian dress could be just the thing.
    — Alexis Bennet, Vogue, 6 July 2021
  • These are the benefits of booking some of the largest and most sumptuous cruise ship suites.
    — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Then there’s the fabric: a sumptuous velvet, soothing to the touch.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Like the dining room, the snack is sumptuous, and a hint of the heat and spice to follow on the modern Indian menu.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Set in Manhattan at the height of the Harlem Renaissance, the film is shot in sumptuous black-and-white.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Neo-cumbia music hums in the background as the sun begins to set, sumptuous pinks and blues blooming across the sky.
    — Catherine Tansey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024
  • This one from Naked cashmere comes in nine sumptuous shades and is available for him as well.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The movie’s textures, both visually and in terms of mood, are sumptuous.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The Bahamas, a sumptuous new restaurant from chef Daniel Boulud.
    — Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Sprawling and sumptuous, this adaptation allows for even more of Forster’s text to come to life than the 1992 film.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 31 July 2024
  • Choose sumptuous dishes that fill the room with rich, soothing smells.
    — Lindsey Perkins, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2021
  • There’s too much plot for the film to manage, but its heart, and sumptuous art, are so firmly in the right place that its appeal comes through sweet and clear.
    — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Guests can unwind and hide from the sun at the sumptuous spa; the architecture is inspired by this area’s many cenotes.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The sumptuous pile has belonged to the same family since the 19th century.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 29 May 2023
  • Some of his portraits are austere and dark, but Eakins loved the chance to paint sumptuous textures and fancy clothes.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 12 June 2021
  • Armani is so pure and clean, so tasteful and sumptuous.
    — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Here’s a look inside at some of the resorts most sumptuous details.
    — Michelle Gross, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Return for breakfast, which can be as light or sumptuous as you’d like.
    — Ella Riley-Adams, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2021
  • But the product within feels of a higher grade: silky, sumptuous even.
    — Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 17 Mar. 2021
  • The lounge and furnishings are sumptuous and luxe, with lounge chairs, couches, and banquettes made from the finest leather, canvas, and teak.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022
  • The sumptuous location, Adele in that couture gown and, oh, the music.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 20 Nov. 2021
  • Elsewhere are a billiards/card room, a sumptuous home theater, a wine cellar, and a gym.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The highest-selling lot was a sumptuous sculpture by Yanko, who dazzled the gala crowd in a black and scarlet blaze dress.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Her simple, sumptuous dishes call for just the right amount of effort.
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Each room is just as sumptuous as the last, made with the finest materials and finishes.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Everything about Cozy Earth's pillows can be summed up with the word sumptuous.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 9 Nov. 2022
  • So far this fall, sumptuous suede skirts, ladylike A-line styles, sleek leather midis, and even preppy plaid picks have made it onto our radar.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The sumptuous primary ensuite boasts a jade quartzite vanity and a soaking tub.
    — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024

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