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luxurious

adjective
lux·​u·​ri·​ous | \ (ËŒ)lÉ™g-ˈzhu̇r-Ä“-É™s How to pronounce luxurious (audio) , (ËŒ)lÉ™k-ˈshu̇r-\

Definition of luxurious

1 : characterized by opulence, sumptuousness, or rich abundance : of, relating to, or marked by luxury luxurious accommodations
2 : pleasure loving : fond of luxury or self-indulgence luxurious tastes luxurious feeling
3 : of the finest and richest kind luxurious cashmeres a luxurious chocolate sauce
4 : lecherous

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Other Words from luxurious

luxuriously adverb
luxuriousness noun

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sensuous, sensual, luxurious, voluptuous mean relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses. sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure. the sensuous delights of great music sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves. a life devoted to sensual pleasures luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor. a luxurious hotel voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure. a voluptuous feast

Examples of luxurious in a Sentence

one of the country's most luxurious resorts a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich

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Oh my gosh, look at the luxury and look at the amenities!’—I don't know that all of the things are necessarily luxurious or amenities. Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, "The Age of the Comfy College Dorm," 29 Aug. 2019 Plus, cashmere is even more luxurious in a beautiful creamy white color. Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, "10 white styles you should totally wear after Labor Day," 29 Aug. 2019 The planes were also quite luxurious and even had separate areas for eating and sleeping. Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, "Why would anyone want to sit on a plane for over 18 hours? An economist takes the world’s longest flight," 28 Aug. 2019 The players’ facilities are off-the-charts luxurious. Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "Chase Center tour: Photos from the Warriors' new SF arena," 26 Aug. 2019 Summer is the perfect time to fulfill any wanderlust, and if Airbnb Experiences, Adventures, or Luxe aren't luxurious enough for you, Inspirato definitely elevates the travel experience. Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "This Monthly Subscription Gives You Unlimited Access to Luxurious Resorts Around the World," 19 July 2019 Jenner did, however, share the other two moisturizers in her routine, and both are predictably luxurious. Marci Robin, Allure, "Kris Jenner's Three Favorite Face Creams Include a "Top Secret" Moisturizer," 3 May 2019 Beyoncé’s and Jay-Z’s latest celebration of their luxurious life, transforms a sample from the Malian singer and songwriter Oumou Sangaré. Jon Pareles, New York Times, "Beyoncé Reimagines ‘The Lion King’ as Global 21st-Century Pop," 24 July 2019 Inspired by his own experiences with sleep paralysis, Aisle of Palm's 11 tracks are dreamy and luxurious, tempered by walls of percussion, booming bass and a sense of psychedelic gloom. Katie Bain, Billboard, "Hayden James, Elderbrook, Benny Benassi & More: The Six Best Dance Tracks Out Today," 14 June 2019

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First Known Use of luxurious

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

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luxurious

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of luxurious

: very comfortable and expensive : richly appealing
: feeling or showing a desire for expensive things

luxurious

adjective
lux·​u·​ri·​ous | \ ËŒlÉ™g-ˈzhu̇r-Ä“-É™s How to pronounce luxurious (audio) , ËŒlÉ™k-ˈshu̇r-\

Kids Definition of luxurious

1 : very fine and comfortable : having an appealing rich quality a luxurious home
2 : feeling or showing a desire for fine and expensive things He has luxurious tastes.

Other Words from luxurious

luxuriously adverb

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