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sumptuary

adjective

/ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

restrictive, prohibitive, regulatory, limiting

permissive, indulgent

sumptuary laws, sumptuary regulations, sumptuary restrictions

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

a deep blue color with a purplish tinge

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen