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   Lux·u·ri·ous

   /ləɡˈZHo͝orēəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense: "the bedrooms have luxurious marble bathrooms" Similar opulentsumptuousaffluentexpensiverichcostlydeluxelushgrandpalatialsplendidmagnificentlavishlavishly appointedwell appointedextravagantornatefancystylishelegantinformal:plushposhupmarketclassyritzyswankyupscaleinformal:swishswankrare:palatianOpposite poorausterespartan
   • ▪ giving self-indulgent or sensuous pleasure: "a luxurious wallow in a scented bath" Similar self-indulgentsensualpleasure-lovingcomfort-seekingepicureanhedonisticsybariticlotus-eatingdecadentextravagantimmoderateOpposite abstemious

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘lascivious’): from Old French luxurios, from Latin luxuriosus, from luxuria ‘luxury’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. luxuriously adverb
   • 2. luxuriousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLUXURIOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   very comfortable and expensive: a luxurious hotel. luxurious fabrics. (Definition of luxurious from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › luxuriousluxurious - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   2 days ago · luxurious ( comparative more luxurious, superlative most luxurious) Very fine in quality and comfortable. a luxurious hotel suite. ( dated) Enjoying the pleasures of luxury . Synonyms [ edit] epicurean. Antonyms [ edit] impoverished. abstemious. Related terms [ edit] luxuriant. luxuriate. luxuriously.

4. www.wordreference.com › definition › luxuriousluxurious - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   given to or loving luxury; wanting or requiring what is choice, expensive, or the like: a person with luxurious tastes. given to pleasure, esp. of the senses; voluptuous. present or occurring in great abundance, rich profusion, etc.; opulent: a luxurious harvest; music of luxurious beauty. excessively ornate;

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › luxuriousluxurious | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of luxurious – Learner’s Dictionary. luxurious. adjective. uk / lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs / us. Add to word list. very comfortable and expensive: a luxurious hotel. luxurious fabrics. (Definition of luxurious from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of luxurious. in Chinese (Traditional)

6. en.thefreedictionary.com › luxuriousLuxurious - definition of luxurious by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Marked by luxury or a fondness for luxury: luxurious taste. 2. Providing great pleasure or comfort, especially at great cost: luxurious bedsheets that were made of silk. See Synonyms at sensuous. lux·u′ri·ous·ly adv. lux·u′ri·ous·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › luxuryluxury noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   noun. /ˈlʌkʃəri/ , /ˈlʌɡʒəri/ (pl. luxuries) [uncountable] the enjoyment of special and expensive things, particularly food and drinks, clothes, and surroundings Now we'll be able to live in luxury for the rest of our lives. to lead a life of luxury a luxury hotel luxury goods. Take your English to the next level.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › luxurious_adjluxurious, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the adjective luxurious mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective luxurious , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.