luxuriate
verb
lux·u·ri·ate
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt 
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
luxuriated; luxuriating
1
a
: to grow profusely : thrive
b
: to develop extensively
2
: to indulge oneself luxuriously : revel
Examples of luxuriate in a Sentence
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As the sun set, partygoers luxuriated in the cool summer night air.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2023
The record is still far from basic, with Cheek luxuriating in swirling soundscapes while grappling with ideas on femininity, boundaries, and expectations.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 23 Aug. 2023
The minute Archie got up, Merlin trotted over and took his place, luxuriating in the center of the dog bed like a pasha.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 9 July 2023
As the world's foremost water sommelier, Riese makes a living out of tasting water from around the world with the passion of a wine expert luxuriating in a glass of top-shelf Pinot noir.
—Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News, 8 July 2023
During the four-day cruise, those seeking peace and quiet nested here, luxuriating in calmness, peering off into the distance in the direction the Venezia sailed.
—Dwight Brown, Essence, 11 July 2023
These are clothes for a summer of luxuriating in the highest form, without losing the brand’s signature wearability.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2023
Dafoe indulges in the mélange, luxuriating in his accent, a slow drawl that implicitly and explicitly threatens Fox and his family.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 June 2023
Each look ahead can speak to every way of luxuriating under the summer sun, and at every size.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2023
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2023
The record is still far from basic, with Cheek luxuriating in swirling soundscapes while grappling with ideas on femininity, boundaries, and expectations.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 23 Aug. 2023
The minute Archie got up, Merlin trotted over and took his place, luxuriating in the center of the dog bed like a pasha.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 9 July 2023
As the world's foremost water sommelier, Riese makes a living out of tasting water from around the world with the passion of a wine expert luxuriating in a glass of top-shelf Pinot noir.
—Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News, 8 July 2023
During the four-day cruise, those seeking peace and quiet nested here, luxuriating in calmness, peering off into the distance in the direction the Venezia sailed.
—Dwight Brown, Essence, 11 July 2023
These are clothes for a summer of luxuriating in the highest form, without losing the brand’s signature wearability.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2023
Dafoe indulges in the mélange, luxuriating in his accent, a slow drawl that implicitly and explicitly threatens Fox and his family.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 June 2023
Each look ahead can speak to every way of luxuriating under the summer sun, and at every size.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Latin luxuriatus, past participle of luxuriare, from luxuria
First Known Use
1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxuriate. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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luxuriate
verb
lux·u·ri·ate
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
luxuriated; luxuriating
1
: to grow in great numbers or quantity
2
: to enjoy oneself in a luxurious manner
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