sumptuous
gb/sˈʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ us/sˈʌmpt͡ʃuəs/
C1
Inglés
~ 9700
pazar, fényűző, dús
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
sumptuous [something]
They treated us to a sumptuous meal in a private dining room overlooking the harbor.
Pazar lakomával vendégeltek meg minket egy, a kikötőre néző külön étkezőben.
The guests walked through a series of sumptuous halls lined with marble and gold leaf.
A vendégek egymást követő, márvánnyal és aranyfüsttel díszített pazar termeken haladtak át.
She wore a sumptuous velvet gown embroidered with tiny pearls.
The hotel lobby was so sumptuous that it felt more like a royal palace than a place to check in.
Every detail of the banquet, from the flowers to the silverware, was carefully chosen to create a truly sumptuous setting.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at the new restaurant.
Pazar vacsorát ettünk az új étteremben.
The king lived in a sumptuous palace with many large rooms.
A király egy pazar palotában élt, sok nagy teremmel.
She bought a sumptuous coat made of soft, expensive fabric.
The room was small, but the furniture was very sumptuous.
They planned a sumptuous wedding with hundreds of guests.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "sumptuous" with "scrumptious." "Sumptuous" describes how rich, beautiful, or expensive something looks or feels, especially rooms, clothes, or big meals. "Scrumptious" is informal and only describes very tasty food. Learners may also overuse "sumptuous" in everyday situations where a simpler word like "nice" or "fancy" is more natural.
Significado
very luxurious, rich, and expensive
Colocaciones
sumptuous meal
|sumptuous feast
|sumptuous surroundings
|sumptuous interior
|sumptuous fabrics
|sumptuous gown
Sinónimos
luxurious (More general and common; does not always suggest the same level of visual richness or decoration as "sumptuous.")
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opulent (Very close in meaning but often suggests obvious wealth and showiness even more strongly than "sumptuous.")
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lavish (Focuses on great quantity and expense; can sound slightly less formal than "sumptuous.")
Antónimos
plain (Lacking decoration or luxury; the opposite of richly decorated or expensive-looking.)
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simple (Not complicated or decorated; suggests a basic style without luxury.)
Temas
lifestyle
|travel
|food
|art
|daily_life
|clothing
|housing
Definición
very rich, beautiful, and expensive, often with many fine details or high-quality materials.
Richly luxurious and elaborate in a way that suggests great expense, especially in clothing, rooms, meals, or other physical things.
C1
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
sumptuous [something]
The film is thin on plot but offers truly sumptuous visuals.
A film cselekménye sovány, de igazán pazar látványvilágot kínál.
The director is known for his sumptuous productions with elaborate sets and costumes.
A rendező a gazdagon kidolgozott díszletekkel és jelmezekkel készült pazar produkcióiról ismert.
A sumptuous orchestration turns the simple melody into something unforgettable.
The exhibition features sumptuous colors and bold, sweeping brushstrokes.
Critics praised the show for its sumptuous costumes and atmospheric lighting.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The movie has sumptuous pictures of the mountains.
A filmben pazar képek láthatók a hegyekről.
We listened to a song with sumptuous sound and many instruments.
Egy dús hangzású, sok hangszerrel megszólaló dalt hallgattunk.
The play had sumptuous costumes that were rich in color.
The book is full of sumptuous descriptions of the city at night.
The TV series is famous for its sumptuous look and strong music.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "sumptuous" only describes money or cost. In this sense, it describes how rich and impressive something feels to the senses, especially in art, music, and film, and does not always mean it is very expensive.
Significado
rich, full, and sensually impressive
Colocaciones
sumptuous visuals
|sumptuous cinematography
|sumptuous production
|sumptuous costumes
|sumptuous colors
|sumptuous orchestration
Sinónimos
gorgeous (Informal and very common; suggests great beauty but not always the same sense of artistic richness or grandeur.)
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lush (Often used for sound, visuals, or language that feels rich and full; can overlap closely in artistic contexts.)
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sumptuous-sounding (Colloquial extended form specifically describing rich, impressive sound.)
Antónimos
drab (Describes something dull and lacking in color or interest, the opposite of visually rich and impressive.)
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flat (Used for sound, visuals, or performances that lack depth or richness.)
Temas
art
|entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
very rich and strong in sight, sound, or feeling, so that it gives a big, grand pleasure to the senses.
Rich, full, and deeply pleasing to the senses in a way that feels lavish or grand, especially of colors, sounds, or artistic productions.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
sumptuous
AFI
GB/sˈʌmpt͡ʃuəs/
US/sˈʌmpt͡ʃuəs/
Sílabas y acento
sump - tu - ous (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sump)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: sumptuous
Familia de palabras
Core family
sumptuously
adverb
Related words
sumptuousness
noun
Expresiones
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