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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

luxuriously

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luxuriousness

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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

The brunette also took a long luxurious float in the ocean wearing the little black dress of one-piece swimsuits, documenting the trendy look on social media.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "See Shay Mitchell’s Swimsuit-Filled Vacation", 5 July 2017
Flatbed trucks would drop off canned and dried foods that Adam would use to make luxurious meals for his fellow Marines stationed with him and others passing through on missions.

— carlos frías, miamiherald, "His grandfather served in the military and opened this restaurant. Now a grandson follows suit.", 3 July 2017
The chemical filter formula is luxurious: silky not sticky, super hydrating (my skin went from looking noticeably dry to dewy), and loaded with vitamins, adding a skin-care-esque edge.

— jessica prince erlich, The Cut, "9 Spray-On Sunscreens That Make Avoiding Sun Damage Easy", 23 June 2017
This picks up a thread that’s on view in the opening scene: Anne and her husband in a luxurious hotel suite, eating croissants and marmalade, complaining that the coffee is cold.

— gary thompson, kansascity.com, "Diane Lane fends off real-life Pepe Le Pew in ‘Paris Can Wait’", 14 June 2017
The master bedroom retreat and luxurious spa bath are split from the other three bedrooms and a second living area.

— star-telegram, star-telegram.com, "Williams Trew |Fort Worth", 11 June 2017
And another byproduct of that football success were early payouts from season-ticket holders in Husky Stadium’s luxurious Don James Center.

— adam jude, The Seattle Times, "UW athletic department expects a surprising surplus for 2017", 9 June 2017
A luxurious bath with freestanding tub is accessible to the main level master bedroom through barn-style doors.

— kansascity, kansascity.com, "New single-family Tom French community in full swing for summer", 9 June 2017
Ocean House Just over the Connecticut border in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, find a luxurious resort with a new cooking school.

— sarah cody, courant.com, "Culinary Jaunts: Cook Up A Day Trip With A Gourmet Twist", 3 June 2017

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First Known Use of luxurious

14th century

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

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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

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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.