luxurious

adjective

lux·​u·​ri·​ous (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs 

(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-

1

: characterized by opulence, sumptuousness, or rich abundance : of, relating to, or marked by luxury

luxurious accommodations

2

: pleasure loving : fond of luxury or self-indulgence

luxurious tastes

luxurious feeling

3

: of the finest and richest kind

luxurious cashmeres

a luxurious chocolate sauce

4

: lecherous

luxuriously adverb

luxuriousness noun

Synonyms of luxurious

• deluxe
• luxury
• luxuriant
• lavish
• beautiful
• sumptuous

Choose the Right Synonym for luxurious

sensuous, sensual, luxurious, voluptuous mean relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses.

sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.

the sensuous delights of great music

sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves.

a life devoted to sensual pleasures

luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.

a luxurious hotel

voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure.

a voluptuous feast

Examples of luxurious in a Sentence

one of the country's most luxurious resorts

a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich

Recent Examples on the Web

Here’s what to know about the luxurious Beaverbrook Hotel, where Zendaya and Tom Holland reportedly hosted their wedding reception. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

The company hopes that this will help move the longtime model firmly into even more luxurious territory. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

For those who want to live free of gas stations and use a car for local runs, or weekend trips in-region, Mercedes has several luxurious and fairly practical EV offerings, CLA among them. — Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

No, no, Moss opted for carting around a luxurious black Hermès Birkin bag, complete with gold hardware (to match the jewels, of course). — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Rhymes for luxurious

• usurious

Kids Definition

luxurious

adjective

lux·​u·​ri·​ous (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs 

(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-

1

: fond of luxury

2

: of, relating to, or marked by luxury

luxuriously adverb

luxuriousness noun