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Definition of luxurious

luxurious

/ləɡˈʒʊr.i.əs/
lux · u · ri · ous
Adverb:luxuriously
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luxurious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense.

Example

"The guests spent the weekend at a luxurious resort overlooking the Mediterranean Sea."

2

Giving self-indulgent or sensual pleasure; rich and gratifying to the senses.

Example

"She wrapped herself in the luxurious warmth of a cashmere blanket."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Luxurious' means extremely comfortable, elegant, and expensive, whereas 'luxuriant' describes lush, rich, or abundant physical growth (such as foliage or hair).

• Rhymes for luxurious

• Nearby Words

luxuriant
luxuriantly
luxuriate
luxurious
luxuriously
luxuriousness
luxury

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'luxurieux', from Latin 'luxuriosus' ('rank, exuberant, or extravagant'), derived from 'luxuria' ('excess, extravagance').

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