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sumptuously

/ˈsʌmptʃuəsli/

Meanings

adverb
in a way that is very expensive, rich, and showy.

Examples :

"The banquet was sumptuously laid out with exotic foods and fine wines."
quality food style entertainment situation

Related Words

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exotic noun

/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/

An organism that is exotic to an environment.

"The pet store's exotic snakes are popular with students. "

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banquet noun

/ˈbæŋkwɪt/

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

"The school held a banquet to celebrate the graduating seniors. "

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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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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very adjective

/ˈvɛɹi/

True, real, actual.

"He tried his very best."

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expensive adjective

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

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wines noun

/waɪnz/

An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting the juice of grapes.

"She ordered some wine for the meal."

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showy adjective

/ˈʃəʊ.i/

(sometimes derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye

"The student's new shoes were very showy, attracting a lot of attention in the classroom. "

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rich verb

/ɹɪt͡ʃ/

To enrich.

"The farmer diligently worked to enrich the soil with compost. "

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foods noun

/fuːdz/ /fudz/

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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fine noun

/fæːn/ /faɪn/ /ˈfiːneɪ/

Fine champagne; French brandy.

"My grandfather brought a bottle of fine champagne for the family celebration. "

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laid adjective

/leɪd/

(of paper) Marked with parallel lines, as if ribbed, from wires in the mould.

"The student carefully selected a laid sheet of paper for her drawing. "