— sumptuously , adv. — sumptuousness , n.
/sump"chooh euhs/ , adj.
1. entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
2. luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid: a sumptuous feast.
[ 1475-85; sumptuosus, equiv. to sumptu ( s ) expense (see SUMPTUARY) + -osus -OUS ]
Syn. 2. magnificent, luxurious, munificent.