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sumptuous

/ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/

Meanings
adjective
Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.

Examples :

"The wedding reception was sumptuous, with a huge feast of delicious food and beautiful decorations. "
quality style

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magnificent adjective

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

"The view from the top of the hill was magnificent. "

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splendid adjective

/ˈsplɛndɪd/

Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.

"a splendid sun"

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feast noun

/fiːst/

A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.

"We had a feast to celebrate the harvest."

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luxurious adjective

/lʌkˈsjʊɹ.i.əs/

Very fine in quality and comfortable.

"a luxurious hotel suite"

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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food noun

/fuːd/ /fud/

Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

"The innkeeper brought them food and drink."

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wedding verb

/ˈwɛdɪŋ/

To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

"The priest wed the couple."

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decorations noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The children hung colorful decorations on the Christmas tree. "

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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huge adjective

[hʊudʒ] /hjuːd͡ʒ/

Very large.

"The castle was huge."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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reception noun

/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/

The act of receiving.

"The reception of the new student was warm and welcoming. "