Suntuoso (en. Sumptuous)
/sunˈtuwoso/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
That is magnificent and luxurious.
The palace was sumptuous, adorned with gold and marble.
El palacio era suntuoso, adornado con oro y mármol.
That stands out for its opulence and wealth.
The banquet was sumptuous, with a great variety of dishes.
El banquete fue suntuoso, con una gran variedad de platillos.
That shows refined taste in its presentation.
The decoration of the room was sumptuous, with silk curtains and antique furniture.
La decoración de la sala era suntuosa, con cortinas de seda y muebles antiguos.
Etymology
From Latin 'sumptuosus', which means 'costly, luxurious'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sumptuous life
A lifestyle characterized by ostentation and luxury.
vida suntuosa
lavish expenses
Excessive and unnecessary spending on luxuries.
gastos suntuosos
sumptuous decoration
Rich and elaborate decoration that stands out for its ostentation.
decoración suntuosa
Related Words
luxury
State or condition of living in wealth and opulence.
lujo
ostentation
To show something in an exaggerated manner to impress others.
ostentación
opulence
Wealth and abundance in goods.
opulencia
Slang Meanings
Life of waste and excess.
That party was sumptuous, a true extravagance.
Esa fiesta fue suntuosa, un verdadero despilfarro.
Something that is considered flashy or excessively ostentatious.
The car he bought is so sumptuous that it looks like it's from a movie.
El coche que compró es tan suntuoso que parece sacado de una película.