sumptuous
adjective/ˈsʌmptʃuəs/
Frequency rank: #12,836 most common English word
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; impressively luxurious.
Example sentence
The guests were amazed by the sumptuous feast prepared for the royal celebration.
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