How to Use sumptuous in a Sentence

sumptuous

adjective

• 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
• The Maxi-Dress Look: Pair these sumptuous chocolate brown boots with a soft dress and jacket in the same shade.
  — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
• 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
• These felt thicker than most of the sets and sumptuous to the touch, with a pretty stitched hem at the top of the top sheet and the pillowcases.
  — Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 3 Dec. 2020
• 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
• The food is just as mind-blowing, with options from sumptuous sushi to rich ragu pasta.
  — Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
• 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
• The author shares his own tasty journey along with over 150 diverse and sumptuous recipes.
  — John J. Kelly, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2020
• Elsewhere are a billiards/card room, a sumptuous home theater, a wine cellar, and a gym.
  — Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024
• On the strength of its subtly sumptuous guest rooms and superb service, L’Ermitage gained two keys on Michelin’s 2024 list.
  — Linda Laban, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
• Fish fillets from my brother, peaches for a future cobbler, and biscuits ideal for Sunday brunch added to the sumptuous tableau.
  — Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024