luxuriate

verb

lux·​u·​ri·​ate (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt 

(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-

luxuriated; luxuriating

intransitive verb

1

a

: to grow profusely : thrive

b

: to develop extensively

2

: to indulge oneself luxuriously : revel

Examples of luxuriate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, a host’s kitchen is not necessarily the space to engage in complicated cooking projects, and avoid luxuriating in a deep bathtub for hours (unless expressly discussed beforehand). —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026

Its restaurant, Roxy Bar, sits beneath an eight-story-high skylight and is packed with squashy leather armchairs upon which to luxuriate and dine. —Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026

The Wrecking Crew doesn’t set out to reinvent the formula, but rather luxuriate in it. —Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026

Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss. —Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin luxuriatus, past participle of luxuriare, from luxuria

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

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