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sumptuousness

/ˈsʌmptʃuəsnəs/
sump · tu · ous · ness
Adverb:sumptuously
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Adjective:sumptuous
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sumptuousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being splendid, richly luxurious, and visibly expensive; magnificence or opulence.

Example

"The visitors were immediately struck by the sheer sumptuousness of the palace's gilded banquet hall."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'sumptuous' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Sumptuous' derives from Old French 'somptueux' and Latin 'sumptuosus' (costly, expensive), from 'sumptus' (expense, outlay), ultimately from the verb 'sumere' (to take, spend).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sumptuousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sumptuousness
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