Today’s word of the day is ‘Sumptuous.‘ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] Sumptuous [/responsivevoice] [suhmp-choo-uhs ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
2. Luxurious
3. Lavish
4. Extravagant
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi- Vaibhavashaalee
2. Spanish – Suntuosa (feminine) and suntuoso (masculine)
3. French – Somptueuse (feminine) and somptueux (masculine)
4. Mandarin – Háohuá
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. The banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal.
2. How does the voice indicate the contrast between the meager and the sumptuous?
3. These bore the sumptuous wardrobe, presented by the city to their princess.
4. Some of the public buildings in Manchester are most sumptuous.
5. The King, who had caused a sumptuous banquet to be prepared, was inconsolable.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
Humble, plain, cheap, bad, barren, destitute, economical, homely, inferior, meager, offensive, poor, small, ugly, unimpressive, mean, wanting, etc.
Quotation:
When you are a kid, a wolf is an amazing sight, so sumptuous. I sort of knew these were splendid creatures, that I was not going to find them outside roaming around. It was like a dog, but not a dog. It was incredible, a god!
Sarah Hall
Social Example:
"We are ready to start our Christmas celebrations at #HexaRising2020 with our esteemed customers by cooking up a sumptuous Christmas dinner with them and Michelin Star Chef Michel Roux Jr. Stay tuned for updates." pic.twitter.com/BDJf2A2J4p
— Michel Roux Jr (@michelrouxjr) November 26, 2020
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