What does sumptiously mean?
Sumptiously means (rare) Profusely; sumptuously; praiseworthily; delightfully..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
(rare) Profusely; sumptuously; praiseworthily; delightfully..
Few members of a viewing audience are critical of a production's scenery. When the curtain rises on a sumptiously decorated or highly detailed realistic setting, almost without expectation audiences react with surprise and pleasure, following which spontaneous applause erupts.
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Sumptiously means (rare) Profusely; sumptuously; praiseworthily; delightfully..
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Few members of a viewing audience are critical of a production's scenery. When the curtain rises on a sumptiously decorated or highly detailed realistic setting, almost without expectation audiences react with surprise and pleasure, following which spontaneous applause erupts.
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