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
• 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
• Park Hyatt Saigon, a colonial mansion located steps from the opera house, is the most sumptuous retreat in the city.
  — Livia Hengel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
• 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

Last Updated: 13 Nov 2024