sumptuousness
- noun
- /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs.nəs/
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suntuosidad
- Although Bataille does not list the sumptuousness of the ornamented movie theater in his examples, it resonates with the "unconditional splendor of material things" that seduce humanity toward a productivity that structures waste spent only on the rich.
Examples
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In the state ritual, competition took place between the arti rather than between the social classes: their order in the procession, the sumptuousness of their craftsmanship, and their ability to entertain and delight the nobility were all subject to comparison with other guilds.
Academic text (2008) -
Illustrious provenance, artistic merit, and sumptuousness do not, however, make Magliabechiano VII, 49 unusual.
Academic text (2008) -
The sumptuousness of the Christians, indeed of the entire human race, has ripened like herbs in fertile rain by the discovery of America.
Academic text (1998) -
Pauline looks around, taking in the sumptuousness of her surroundings: ornate fireplace, paintings, antique furniture.
Fiction book (1994) -
In front of the whole student body, the principal would take the baskets in reverse order of sumptuousness, starting with the least impressive and working up toward the first-place winner.
Academic text (2003) -
As with the Western representations of the Tolek, much attention is given to the pattern of its outer walls; however, these bas-relief multicolored ovals give the houses a tactility and sumptuousness lacking in Western descriptions and images.
Academic text (2001) -
In a social and ontological hierarchy that is muddled as soon as declared, the estate discloses a "middle world, lying beneath the clean light and sumptuousness of Unit Two," and then "an even danker world: the crawl-space under the building" (164).
Academic text (2018) -
The sumptuousness of the hotel was evident in the grand chandeliers and colorful tapestries.
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Guests marveled at the sumptuousness of the banquet, which featured elaborate dishes and exquisite decorations.
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The sumptuousness of the wedding ceremony left everyone in awe, from the lavish floral arrangements to the elegant gowns.
Synonyms
322
4.2
A great comfort from expensive things or experiences that people do not need
72
4.5
Great beauty and size that make you feel respect
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4.3
Great beauty that looks impressive and rich
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4.4
A very beautiful and impressive appearance that makes something seem grand
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5.0
Great beauty that makes people feel impressed and full of wonder
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3.4
A large amount of detail, color, or variety that pleases people
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7.7
A large amount of money and very expensive things that show wealth
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4.4
A life with great comfort and a lot of money
4
7.7
A very bright and fancy style that attracts attention in dress or manner
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9.6
Great beauty or power that makes you feel deep respect and wonder
1
4.4
A quality of being very impressive and wonderful
1
7.7
A very rich, full appearance that pleases the senses
1
4.1
Great size and beauty that makes something look impressive, like a cathedral
1
4.1
A quality of being elegant, stylish, and showing good taste
1
7.1
A very great beauty shown in delicate detail
1
7.2
Great comfort and rich, elegant living that costs a lot
1
6.6
A way of using a lot of money or things to show wealth
1
6.5
Being stylish and elegant in a simple way
1
5.8
Great beauty or success that makes people admire something
1
4.0
A decorative, stylish appearance that seems expensive
Very rich and costly display that shows great wealth
A style that seems elegant and upper class
A stylish, expensive look that shows someone is rich
A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste
A very stylish and impressive appearance that draws attention
Antonyms
How Luxurious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sumptuousness comes from the Latin root sumpt- meaning 'cost' or 'expense', and is related to the English word consume. It points to things made with a lot of spending, so sumptuousness means 'luxurious, rich, and impressive'.