sumptuous

/ˈsʌmptʃuəs/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈʌmptʃwəs] /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈʌmptʃwəs] /ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs How to pronounce sumptuous (audio) -shəs,  -shwəs/ (ame, mw)

sumptuous — adjective

  • sumptuouspositive
  • more sumptuouscomparative
  • most sumptuoussuperlative

1. A sumptuous room, meal, or piece of clothing appears exceptionally rich and cost

1.形容詞B2
釋義

A sumptuous room, meal, or piece of clothing appears exceptionally rich and costly — every detail, from fine fabrics to lavish decorations, signals the great expense that went into creating it.

例句

The wedding feast was a sumptuous affair with roasted meats, exotic fruits, and fine wine.

collocation: sumptuous feast / sumptuous affair

Astrid felt nervous as she walked through the sumptuous lobby of the Grand Hotel Royale.

attributive: sumptuous + lobby / room / interior

同義詞
  • luxurious

    More common than sumptuous in everyday English; emphasizes comfort and high cost rather than visual splendour (e.g. 'a luxurious hotel room with a jacuzzi').

  • lavish

    Focuses on the large amount of money spent and often suggests generosity or showiness (e.g. 'a lavish wedding with 500 guests').

  • opulent

    Suggests great wealth and grandeur, especially in architecture and furnishings; a more literary synonym (e.g. 'the opulent ballroom of the mansion').

  • magnificent

    Emphasizes visual beauty and impressiveness without necessarily implying high cost (e.g. 'a magnificent view of the mountains').

反義詞
  • plain

    Describes something simple with no decoration or luxury (e.g. 'a plain wooden chair').

  • modest

    Suggests something deliberately simple or unshowy (e.g. 'a modest family home').

  • humble

    Often implies low cost or simple origins (e.g. 'a humble meal of rice and vegetables').

文法句型

sumptuous + noun

be/look/seem/taste + sumptuous

用法筆記

Unlike adjectives such as 'expensive' or 'costly,' sumptuous emphasizes the sensory richness and visual impressiveness of something rather than its actual price. It is commonly used for grand buildings, formal meals, fine fabrics, and elegant clothing. Not typically used for everyday expensive items such as cars or electronic devices.

常見錯誤

❌Their new car looks very sumptuous.
✅Their new car looks very luxurious.
💡Sumptuous is rarely used for vehicles or machines; it is better suited to settings, meals, fabrics, and decorations.
❌She wore a sumptuous watch.
✅She wore an elegant, expensive watch.
💡Small accessories like watches or jewellery are not usually described as sumptuous; use 'elegant' or 'lavish' instead.