Definition of lush
1a : growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage lush grassb : lavishly productive: such as (1) : fertile lush farmland (2) : thriving the lush idealism of the prewar period — F. B. Millett (3) : characterized by abundance : plentiful lush campaign contributions — Fulton Lewis (4) : prosperous, profitable firms with lush contracts
2a : savory, delicious a lush apple pieb : appealing to the senses the lush sounds of the orchestrac : opulent, sumptuous lush accommodations
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Examples of lush in a Sentence
The frequent rainfall encourages the lush growth of trees, ferns, and shrubs.
She always wanted to live on a lush Caribbean island.
The hills are lush with deep, thick grass.
a lush and fruity wine
Origin and Etymology of lush
Middle English lusch soft, tender
First Known Use: 1610
Synonym Discussion of lush
lush
Definition of lush
Examples of lush in a Sentence
He's just an old lush.
she accused him of being a lush and a spendthrift
Origin and Etymology of lush
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1790
Circa 1811
First Known Use of lush
circa 1811
LUSH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of lush for English Language Learners
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: having a lot of full and healthy growth
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: covered with healthy green plants
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: having a pleasingly rich quality
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Definition of lush for English Language Learners
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: a person who is often drunk
LUSH Defined for Kids
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