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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

luxurious Related Forms
luxu·ri·ously adverb luxu·ri·ous·ness noun
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.

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.
  • make: Leo would appreciate Libra's effort in making everything look luxurious.

Modifies a noun

  • surroundings: In 2005 Party Pieces took place in the luxurious surroundings of The Shakespeare Hotel.
  • spa: Then there are various treatments which have been pre-booked in its luxurious spa.
  • villa: From value-for-money farmhouses to luxurious villas across the whole of Tuscany.
  • lining: The luxurious neoprene lining even ensures your feet keep warm in winter.
  • furnishing: A mix of eccentric and luxurious furnishings, captured in a small boutique environment.
  • hotel: Combine your Eurostar journey with some truly luxurious hotels for the ultimate European city break.

Modifying Another Word

  • wonderfully: Made from 100 % silk, these are the most wonderfully luxurious knickers.
  • truly: Combine your Eurostar journey with some truly luxurious hotels for the ultimate European city break.
  • extremely: An extremely luxurious ( Dutch ) motor yacht has just arrived.
  • rather: House: Patio That sounds rather luxurious doesn't it?
  • quite: The flavors mingle up, rounding and filling, making the soup feel really quite luxurious in your mouth.
  • yet: PSV has been tamed just enough to allow for the presence of 22 discreet and simple, yet luxurious cottages.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: However, after trekking, it will seem luxurious, and we are sure you will appreciate the rustic style.
  • feel: The flavors mingle up, rounding and filling, making the soup feel really quite luxurious in your mouth.
  • offer: We offer luxurious, fully heated double bedrooms with lake views, all ensuite with high quality bathrooms.
  • provide: Huge, convertible Sun Island provides luxurious tanning space for two. # Helm Station Dash with full instrumentation.

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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