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luxuriantly

/lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.ənt.li/
lux · u · ri · ant · ly
Adjective:luxuriant
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• adverb

1

In a rich, lush, and profuse manner, especially with regard to botanical growth, foliage, or hair.

Example

"The tropical ferns grew luxuriantly along the shaded banks of the stream."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'luxuriously'; 'luxuriantly' refers to rich, lush, and abundant growth (such as plants or hair), whereas 'luxuriously' refers to expensive comfort and opulence.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'luxuriant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'luxuriantem', the present participle of 'luxuriare' meaning 'to grow rankly or be exuberant'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luxuriantly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luxuriantly
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