a. [ L. sumptuosus, fr. sumptus expanse, cost: cf. F. somptueux. See Sumptuary. ] Involving large outlay or expense; costly; expensive; hence, luxurious; splendid; magnificient;
We are too magnificient and sumptuous in our tables and attendance. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
She spoke, and turned her sumptuous head, with eyes
Of shining expectation fixed on mine. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
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