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luxurious definition

luxu·ri·ous (-əs)

adjective

  1. fond of or indulging in luxury
  2. constituting or contributing to luxury; splendid, rich, comfortable, etc.

Etymology: OFr luxurius < L luxuriosus

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luxurious Synonyms

luxurious

modif.

self-indulgent, voluptuous, comfortable, pleasurable, costly, rich, extravagant, sumptuous, posh, gratifying, sybaritic, hedonistic, epicurean, sensuous, deluxe, sumptuous, self-pampering, languorous, languishing, easy, affluent, inordinate, immoderate, opulent, fit for a king, deeply comfortable, in the lap of luxury*; see also expensive, rich 2, sensual.

Antonyms poor*, ascetic*, self-denying. See syn. study at sensual.sensual.


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luxurious Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • want: Hembury Court ( self catering accommodation for those who want something more luxurious ) Upcott Farm, Broadhembury, Honiton, Devon.

Modifies a noun

  • surroundings: In 2005 Party Pieces took place in the luxurious surroundings of The Shakespeare Hotel.

Modifying Another Word

  • wonderfully: Made from 100 % silk, these are the most wonderfully luxurious knickers.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: However, after trekking, it will seem luxurious, and we are sure you will appreciate the rustic style.

Preposition: of

  • fabric: The softer surfaces are in the most luxurious of fabrics.

Preposition: by

  • comparison: Obviously things are very different over there and our NHS hospitals are luxurious by comparison.
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