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Luxurious vs Sumptuous vs Opulent

Luxurioussumptuousopulent are comparable when they are applied to things and mean ostentatiously or obviously rich and magnificent.

Something luxurious (see also SENSUOUS ) is exceedingly choice and costly.

Something sumptuous is extravagantly rich, splendid, gorgeous, or luxurious; the word usually suggests a grandeur or magnificence that almost overwhelms the senses.

Something opulent (see also RICH ) flaunts or seems to flaunt its luxuriousness, or luxuriance, and, in some cases costliness.