sumptuosity

1 9.9

Very rich and costly display that shows great wealth

noun
/sʌmpˈtʃuːəsɪti/

Formal

: suntuosidad

The sumptuosity of the hotel lobby was evident in its marble floors and crystal chandeliers.

Examples

The mansion was a symbol of sumptuosity, showcasing elaborate architecture and lavish furnishings.
She marveled at the sumptuosity of the banquet, featuring gourmet dishes and gold-plated decor.
The only concession to sumptuosity that he made was the purple lining of his cloak.

Fiction book (1993)

Synonyms

luxury

vssumptuosity

369 4.2

A great comfort from expensive things or experiences that people do not need

adds emphasis on being unusually costly and excessive

richness

vssumptuosity

23 3.4

A large amount of detail, color, or variety that pleases people

narrows to exceptional expense and ornamental extravagance

magnificence

vssumptuosity

Formal

13 5.0

Great beauty that makes people feel impressed and full of wonder

focuses more on expensive, indulgent excess than pure beauty

opulence

vssumptuosity

9 7.7

A large amount of money and very expensive things that show wealth

focuses more on costly excess and extravagant style

flamboyance

vssumptuosity

3 7.7

A very bright and fancy style that attracts attention in dress or manner

is closer to costly excess rather than dramatic flair alone

grandiosity

vssumptuosity

Literature

1 8.6

Speech or writing that is too fancy and feels overdone

stresses costly, indulgent richness rather than mere pretence

extravagance

vssumptuosity

1 6.8

Spending a lot of money in a wasteful way

is narrower, focusing on costly, ornate presentation rather than spending

grandness

vssumptuosity

1 4.1

Great size and beauty that makes something look impressive, like a cathedral

leans more toward costly extravagance rather than plain grandeur

exquisiteness

vssumptuosity

1 7.1

A very great beauty shown in delicate detail

emphasizes extravagant cost and over the top richness

luxuriance

vssumptuosity

1 7.7

A very rich, full appearance that pleases the senses

highlights extreme expense and indulgent presentation instead

lavishness

vssumptuosity

1 6.6

A way of using a lot of money or things to show wealth

stresses costly, showy excess rather than just generosity

showiness

vssumptuosity

1 6.5

A style that is very bright or richly decorated to attract attention

centres more on indulgent richness and high expense

luxuriousness

vssumptuosity

1 7.2

Great comfort and rich, elegant living that costs a lot

leans more toward ostentatious cost and excessive display

fanciness

vssumptuosity

1 4.0

A decorative, stylish appearance that seems expensive

stresses extreme cost and excessive ornamental display

poshness

vssumptuosity

Informal

1 6.3

A style that seems elegant and upper class

emphasizes openly extravagant expense rather than mere classiness

sumptuousness

vssumptuosity

1 8.1

The quality of being very rich and impressive in style or appearance

is more about costly extravagance than mere richness

frilliness

vssumptuosity

1 7.2

A lot of extra decoration that looks showy

focuses more on costly indulgence than on fussiness alone

ostentatiousness

vssumptuosity

1 9.1

A way of behaving that shows off wealth or style to impress others

focuses more on genuine high cost and lavishness

swellness

vssumptuosity

Archaic

1 8.4

A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste

leans more toward exceptional cost and lavish display

fabulosity

vssumptuosity

Slang

1 9.0

A very stylish and impressive appearance that draws attention

adds a sense of excessive cost and indulgent abundance

swankiness

vssumptuosity

1 7.2

A stylish, expensive look that shows someone is rich

is more about being extremely costly and over the top

ornateness

vssumptuosity

1 7.7

A thing or style with many decorative details

is more about expensive excess beyond decorative detail

floridness

vssumptuosity

Formal

8.9

The use of very fancy, detailed language or style that feels too much

is about costly appearance and lavish presentation rather than spending habits

Antonyms

simplicity

42 2.7

Being plain and without decoration

frugality

8 5.8

Careful use of money and things to avoid waste

How Luxurious

sumptuosity

Formal

1 9.9

opulence

9 7.7

luxuriousness

1 7.2

lavishness

1 6.6

Surface Forms

sumptuosity singular

sumptuosities plural

Morphology

sumptuosity = sumptuous (transparent) = sumptuous + ity

A regular nominalization of the adjective 'sumptuous' with '-ity' yielding 'the quality of being sumptuous', so the meaning is directly derivable from the base.

Etymology

The word sumptuosity comes from an old Latin word sumere meaning 'to take' or 'to spend', and from the part sumpt meaning 'expense'. So, like the related word sumptuous, sumptuosity names the quality of being very costly, rich, or lavish.