luxurious

lux·u·ri·ous

adj
\(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs, (ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-\

Definition of LUXURIOUS

1

: lecherous

2

: marked by or given to self-indulgence <luxurious tastes> <luxurious feeling>

3

: of, relating to, or marked by luxury <luxurious accommodations>

4

: of the finest and richest kind <luxurious cashmeres> <a luxurious chocolate sauce>

— lux·u·ri·ous·ly adverb

— lux·u·ri·ous·ness noun

Examples of LUXURIOUS

1. one of the country's most luxurious resorts
2. a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich

First Known Use of LUXURIOUS

14th century

Related to LUXURIOUS

Synonyms: Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous

Antonyms: ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Related Words: costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich; extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy; august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately; comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey (also homy), snug

Near Antonyms: economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty

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Rhymes with LUXURIOUS

incurious, injurious, penurious, perjurious, usurious