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
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The sliver-thin neighborhood is packed with low-rise apartments and gated residences and stretches from the Guaire River to the lush green mountain that separates Caracas from the Caribbean.
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Pizzas are multitudinous, but opt for the five-spice duck cannelloni instead: petite rolls that are at once lush and unadorned.
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In a way that individual shareholders would have trouble doing, larger investors can act swiftly to put a check on managers who might pursue goals that enrich themselves, such as wasteful mergers, excessive executive compensation, or lush perks.
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Tennessee Williams, Robert Frost and Alexander Graham Bell found haven in the Grove, which was, and still is, known for its lush landscape and sparkling views of Biscayne Bay.
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The hotel sits on lush grounds, with nearby hiking, restaurants and shopping at Biltmore Fashion Park.
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At first, the reality star's lush green lawn and luxury pool will steal all of your attention.
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Instead of the cacti and succulents, the venue--SpringHouse--was decorated with lush flowers and greenery.
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Botswana The lush Okavango Delta in Botswana is the world’s largest inland delta, and the best place to experience an African water safari.
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Origin and Etymology of lush
Middle English lusch soft, tender
Synonym Discussion of lush
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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
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The Schoenberg sextet, an early work in a lush, late-Romantic vein, was written in the same decade as Brahms’s Op.
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Emily Michot emichot@miamiherald.com South Florida was once lush with wild orchids growing on oak and mahogany trees, but habitat loss and orchid poaching depleted the species into near oblivion.
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For good measure, Sarah Silverman briefly pops up as Susan’s best friend and lovable lush, but then her character is quickly forgotten.
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The elegant custom home is beautifully tucked into three-quarters of an acre in the heart of westside Fort Worth featuring a swimming pool, entertaining deck, guest house, pool bath and lush back yard.
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That sense comes despite the production’s lush and occasionally stunning art direction.
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Bonnie Huie’s translation is nothing short of remarkable — loving, even; one gets the sense that great pains have been taken to preserve the voice behind this lush, ontological masterwork.
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Born in Nicaragua and raised in the U.S., Emilio married me in 2010 on the lush, Italianate island of Corfu, where my cousins live.
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LUSH created a separate room in the factory for glitter because otherwise, the glitter would get everywhere and make a huge mess.
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Origin and Etymology of lush
origin unknown
Recent Examples of lush from the Web
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Lush tropical fruit, unctuous and juicy, mingled with citrus, a touch of oak, vanilla and mouth-watering acidity.
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First Known Use of lush
circa 1811
LUSH Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition 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
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