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

Play golf, kayak or canoe the Sheboygan River, or luxuriate in the spa, which specializes in hydrotherapy. —Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

By contrast, The Pig luxuriates in acres of fresh air, wrapped by lushly landscaped gardens. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026

Just as in their debut, the Esiris luxuriate in scenes of people at work and observations of an increasingly cosmopolitan locale, subtly revealing trenchant class differences. —Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026

This production has around 15 in its pit, more than enough to do the job but not quite enough to let one fully luxuriate in the overture, as was the case a few years back at the Lincoln Center revival of this title. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 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