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lautitious

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

sumptuous; luxurious; splendid

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • 2014, Arthur Machen, The Complete Works of Arthur Machen (Illustrated), Delphi Classics, page 6 of The Lord Maltworm's Second Tale - The Affair Done at the House with the Lattice I should judge that her taille is a rarer and more lautitious taille than that of Madam Phryne; but, by cock! if you win this lady you must be a very discreet knight, and a cunning, and a daring to boot; since Master Torlesse will have no gallants, keeps his door bolted, and shoots bolts at any he sees lurking about.

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History

Etymology

1640s, Latin lautitia ("elegance, magnificence, splendor") nominalized from past participle of lavare (to wash): lautus ("washed, bathed"), see lave.