Definition of luxuriate
luxuriated
;luxuriating
intransitive verb
1a : to grow profusely : thriveb : to develop extensively
2 : to indulge oneself luxuriously : revel
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Recent Examples of luxuriate from the Web
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The warm prawns were like exquisite jewels, luxuriating in a pool of velvety oil and basil.
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Except in a forest, living farther apart doesn't just allow the parent trees to luxuriate in their empty nest.
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Until 4:44, Jay-Z’s albums could be understood as an indictment of the immorality of capitalism by a man luxuriating in its fruits.
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His movies luxuriate in transformations of these women’s characters just as Besson was literally, in real life, transforming their characters.
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Elsewhere in Paris, parks let commoners luxuriate like aristocrats: The city’s grandest park, Tuileries Garden, was once the private property of kings and queens.
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But while Bolling luxuriates in the failures of figures like John Edwards and Aaron Burr, Trump’s own numerous scandals are not mentioned.
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The density and sprawl of the source material is an ideal fit for television, which can luxuriate in long arcs and elaborate worlds populated by a tremendous cast of actors.
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To luxuriate in it, book a room at Paso Robles Inn, where the hot spring gets funneled into the hot tubs in some of the guest rooms.
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Origin and Etymology of luxuriate
Latin luxuriatus, past participle of luxuriare, from luxuria
LUXURIATE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of luxuriate for English Language Learners
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: to enjoy something that is appealingly rich or relaxing
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