luxurious

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

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

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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

Kim traveled in a massive limousine, two large North Korean flags fluttering on the hood, surrounded by other black vehicles with tinted windows and bound for the luxurious and closely guarded St. Regis Hotel.

— gregg re, Fox News, "Trump arrives in Singapore ahead of critical summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un," 10 June 2018
She and her husband had sold their company for enough money to live a luxurious life.

— zolan kanno-youngs, WSJ, "Kate Spade’s Father, Husband Discuss Her Private Troubles," 6 June 2018
Without gluten, sulfates, or parabens, and packed with aloe and botanicals, these products take to skin beautifully, feel luxurious and nourishing, and look amazing both on your face and on your vanity.

— tynan sinks, Allure, "The Best Natural and Organic Makeup Brands That Makeup Artists Actually Use," 6 June 2018
Fine leather covers nearly every surface in the luxurious SUV.

— mark phelan, chicagotribune.com, "Toyota Camry, Kia Stinger win best car interior award," 31 May 2018
Fine leather covers nearly every surface in the luxurious SUV.

— mark phelan, Detroit Free Press, "These 10 new cars and trucks have the best interiors," 27 May 2018
Here’s why This Fort Worth quarry will be transformed with hotels, a beach and even a Ferris wheel A look at two apartment choices for renters in Fort Worth: new, luxurious and hi tech, and old Fort Worth family neighborhood traditional.

— gordon dickson, star-telegram, "Check out these boutique apartments being built in west Fort Worth's newest hot spot | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 23 May 2018
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Smalls didn't have luxurious and high fashion brands.

— lisa lockwood | wwd, latimes.com, "Joan Smalls designs swimwear, intimate apparel for Smart & Sexy," 21 May 2018
Of course, Kelly had already been acquainted with the luxurious life, with a film career that carried her to idyllic faraway places.

— maria ward, Vogue, "How to Channel the Eternally Chic Grace Kelly on Your Next Vacation," 19 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of luxurious

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 4

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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.