Suntuosa (en. Sumptuous)

[sun-'twa-sah]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has ostentatious luxury.
The decoration of the palace is sumptuous.
La decoración del palacio es suntuosa.
That impresses with its wealth and splendor.
The royal garments were sumptuous and eye-catching.
Las vestiduras de la realeza eran suntuosas y llamativas.
That stands out for its grandiosity.
The banquet was sumptuous, with multiple dishes and fine wines.
El banquete fue suntuoso, con múltiples platos y vinos finos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'suntuōsus', which means 'luxurious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

luxurious house
luxurious housing decorated with great space and wealth.
casa suntuosa
sumptuous banquet
food or celebration that includes elaborate and high-quality dishes.
banquete suntuoso
sumptuous life
way of life characterized by luxuries and excesses.
vida suntuosa

Related Words

sumptuousness
quality of being sumptuous.
suntuosidad
luxury
excess of wealth or comfort.
lujo
opulence
greatness or extravagant wealth.
opulencia

Slang Meanings

Something that is excessively ostentatious.
Her dress was so sumptuous that it seemed out of place.
Su vestido era tan suntuoso que parecía fuera de lugar.
Very luxurious lifestyle.
They live in a sumptuous way, completely oblivious to the crisis.
Viven de una manera suntuosa, totalmente ajenos a la crisis.