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

Thalamegoi were luxurious barges used for a variety of activities in Ancient Egypt, including feasting, religious ceremonies and leisure cruises. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025

Melenos Art Boutique Hotel, the island's most luxurious property, has 12 suites plus a rooftop restaurant and bar with beautiful views of the coastline. —Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025

La Ligne’s chocolate brown cardigan and matching wide leg pants can make even economy feel luxurious (just be sure to pack an eye mask to drown out overhead lighting). —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025

With the advent of highways and roadside motels, not to mention air conditioning, The Vinoy Park Hotel’s services and amenities became dated, and the once-luxurious and -coveted hotel became a boarding house at a rate of $7 a night in the early-1970s. —Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025

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