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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The milestone announced in a blog post on Instagram’s site shows a five-year-old social network that continues to luxuriate in reliably steady growth.
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Origin and Etymology of luxuriate
Latin luxuriatus, past participle of luxuriare, from luxuria
First Known Use: 1604
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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