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lush Synonyms

Another word for lush

Choosing another word for lush depends on context, so the 36 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(of vegetation or a landscape) Growing luxuriantly, thickly, and abundantly.

Usage Example

"The hikers walked through a luxuriant green valley filled with wildflowers and ferns."

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luxuriant
verdant
Strong
abundant
profuse
flourishing
thriving
fertile
leafy

• adjective (Context 2)

Rich, opulent, or appealing Strongly to the senses in texture, sound, or appearance.

Usage Example

"The film features a sumptuous orchestral score and sumptuous costume design."

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sumptuous
opulent
Strong
lavish
rich
luxurious
plush
palatial

• adjective (Context 3)

(of food or fruit) Succulent, tender, and full of juice or flavor.

Usage Example

"In late summer, the orchard produces succulent, sweet peaches."

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succulent
luscious
Strong
juicy
ripe
tender

• noun (Context 4)

(slang) A heavy or habitual drinker of alcohol; a drunkard.

Usage Example

"The character in the play was portrayed as a charming but unreliable drunkard who spent his evenings at the tavern."

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drunkard
Strong
sot
boozer
tippler
inebriate
alcoholic

• adjective (Context 5)

(informal) Very attractive, pleasant, or delightful.

Usage Example

"We had a gorgeous meal at the new seaside restaurant in Cardiff."

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gorgeous
lovely
delightful
fabulous
wonderful

• verb (Context 6)

To drink alcoholic beverages heavily or to excess (slang, often used with 'up').

Usage Example

"They spent the entire evening lushing at the neighborhood bar."

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booze
Strong
imbibe
tipple
carouse
tope

Opposites of lush

The opposite of lush shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

teetotaler
barren
austere
abstainer
dry
arid
stark
abstain
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lush. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lush
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