sumptuous feast
/ˈsʌmptʃuəs fiːst/
Meaning
A 'sumptuous feast' is a very large, luxurious, and delicious meal, typically prepared for a special occasion or celebration. The word 'sumptuous' implies high quality, richness, and expensive ingredients, while 'feast' emphasizes the abundance of food. It carries a grand, elegant, and slightly literary tone.
Examples
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The wedding reception concluded with a sumptuous feast of roasted meats, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts.
The wedding reception concluded with a sumptuous feast of roasted meats, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts.
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They welcomed their guests with a sumptuous feast fit for royalty.
They welcomed their guests with a sumptuous feast fit for royalty.
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After a long day of hiking, the lodge surprised us with a sumptuous feast.
After a long day of hiking, the lodge surprised us with a sumptuous feast.
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The historical drama depicted a sumptuous feast served in the grand banquet hall.
The historical drama depicted a sumptuous feast served in the grand banquet hall.
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We gathered around the table to enjoy the sumptuous feast my grandmother had prepared.
We gathered around the table to enjoy the sumptuous feast my grandmother had prepared.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I had a sumptuous feast of a single granola bar for breakfast.
✓ I had a quick snack of a single granola bar for breakfast.
A 'sumptuous feast' cannot refer to a small, simple, or cheap food item. It must be grand, rich, and abundant.
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✗ The restaurant served a very sumptuous food.
✓ The restaurant served a sumptuous feast.
While 'sumptuous' can modify 'food', using 'a sumptuous food' is grammatically incorrect. Use 'sumptuous food' (uncountable) or 'a sumptuous feast' (countable).
Related Expressions
Practice
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The king hosted a ___ to celebrate the peace treaty.
💡 A grand, luxurious banquet with abundant food.
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sumptuous feast
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For Thanksgiving, my family always prepares a ___.
💡 An abundant, rich, and celebratory holiday meal.
Show answer
sumptuous feast