Extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent; splendid and expensive in appearance or quality.
From Latin sumptuosus meaning 'costly, expensive', from sumptus meaning 'expense, cost' from sumere meaning 'to take, consume'. The word entered English through Old French somptueux.
Sumptuous is one of those words that sounds as rich as what it describes - its flowing syllables and soft consonants seem to mirror the luxurious textures and experiences it represents. The Latin root 'sumere' (to consume) reminds us that true luxury has always been about consumption and display, making this word a linguistic artifact of humanity's relationship with excess and desire.
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