Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Word of the Week #8: Sumptuous

Word Count: 100
  1. The Word: Sumptuous
  2. Where it was found: Wall Street Journal article ("Luxuriously Cozy Winter Coats ") (Click here for link)
  3. Sentence (from which the word was found): Lanvin's sumptuous black cashmere cardigan, with a fox collar, zippered front and pockets (£3,650), will double as a super-chic daytime cardigan or a night-time black-tie coat, thrown over a long skirt and simple top.
  4. Dictionary Definition: (adjective) extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent. (Definition found here)
  5. Original Sentence: The beautiful English princess was followed by her seven foot train as she walked down the aisle in a sumptuous diamond studded white silk gown.

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