luxurious

adjective lux·u·ri·ous \ (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs , (ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r- \

Definition of luxurious

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

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luxuriously

adverb

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luxuriousness

noun

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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 of luxurious from the Web

Attendance was low for Ivanka Trump’s speech on women’s empowerment on Friday in Tokyo, despite her glamorous initial arrival, which included a luxurious dinner (and the media in tow).

— Vogue, "No One Showed Up for Ivanka Trump’s Speech in Tokyo on Women’s Empowerment," 3 Nov. 2017
For a luxurious touch, and to simplify the pillow options, buy king-size pillows, which will look great on the beds as twins or together.

— jennifer adams, Philly.com, "Ask Jennifer Adams: Should I put two twin beds or one king in guest room?," 1 Nov. 2017
Everything about Oribe’s detangler is luxurious, from the outer packaging to the Côte d’Azur–inspired scent (bergamot, jasmine, sandalwood).

— jessica prince erlich, The Cut, "The Best Detangling Sprays for Dry, Knotty Hair," 1 Sep. 2017
Whatever you demand of Volvo’s newest crossover vehicle, its all-road wheels and impressive ground clearance will get you there in luxurious comfort.

— jeff sabatini, Car and Driver, "2018 Volvo V90 T6 AWD," 1 Nov. 2017
New York interior designer Jamie Drake was hired to create a luxurious living room for nobody in particular.

— beth decarbo, WSJ, "At One57, a Design in Search of a Homeowner," 27 Sep. 2017
Incredibly, the trip is far more luxurious than the typical Antarctic cruise, with cocktails and gourmet dinners, warm sleeping pods, and, best of all, no 40-foot waves knocking you about on your way there.

— priscilla eakeley, Town & Country, "15 Incredible Places to Visit Before They Disappear," 20 Sep. 2017
Things get done here at a slower pace, in the luxurious shade of magnolia trees.

— jeffrey lee puckett, The Courier-Journal, "Is Louisville the North or the South? Let's decide this once and for all," 31 Aug. 2017
From hole-in-the-wall joints with no phone to luxurious tasting menus, Toronto is a food lover's dream city.

— Bon Appetit, "Hey Toronto lovers, don't miss out!," 31 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of luxurious

14th century

luxurious Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of 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

LUXURIOUS Defined for English Language Learners

luxurious

adjective

Definition of luxurious for English Language Learners

: very comfortable and expensive : richly appealing
: feeling or showing a desire for expensive things

LUXURIOUS Defined for Kids

luxurious

adjective lux·u·ri·ous \ ˌləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs , ˌlək-ˈshu̇r- \

Definition of luxurious for Students

1 : very fine and comfortable : having an appealing rich quality

a luxurious home

2 : feeling or showing a desire for fine and expensive things

He has luxurious tastes.

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luxuriously

adverb

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