"sumptiously" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more sumptiously [comparative], most sumptiously [superlative]
Etymology: Blend of 'sumptuous' and suffix '-tious' (as in 'compunctuous' and 'compunctious'). Head templates: {{en-adv}} sumptiously (comparative more sumptiously, superlative most sumptiously)
  1. (rare) Profusely; sumptuously; praiseworthily; delightfully. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-sumptiously-en-adv-XK2jG2lU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "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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