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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

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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

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Sin City’s nightclubs have booked a long list of celebrities — including one of the fighters — and high-rolling gamblers and VIPs have snagged some of the most luxurious accommodations in town.

— regina garcia cano, The Seattle Times, "Sold out or not, Vegas will party during Mayweather-McGregor," 21 Aug. 2017
Built in 1433, and later known as Greenwich Palace, the palace is the birthplace of King Henry VIII and his daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I, and was considered one of the most luxurious of the Tudor-era palaces.

— jason daley, Smithsonian, "Part of Henry VIII’s Birthplace Discovered," 18 Aug. 2017
In addition to the purple glow (which Tamia created from a set of speakers) and luxurious bedding (from PBTeen), Tamia also crafted her own light-up vanity, using LED lights from the Dollar Tree.

— de elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Alabama A&M University Student’s Dorm Photos Go Viral," 10 Aug. 2017
A fleet of buses appeared to whisk them to a remote and luxurious ski resort in northeastern Maine.

— robinson meyer, The Atlantic, "To Stop Global Warming, Should Humanity Dim the Sky?," 7 Aug. 2017
BEIJING — The tiny cinema offers 30 luxurious leather armchairs, perfect for lounging.

— jane perlez, New York Times, "In China’s Capital, a Portal to Hollywood’s Golden Age," 25 July 2017
Pursuing the lux life Andrew Cunanan was a handsome, trim 27-year-old from Southern California who, by all accounts, happened to be a raging narcissist who felt the world owed him a luxurious lifestyle and doting lovers to bankroll it.

— david ovalle and joey flechas, miamiherald, "After 20 years, the spectacle of the Versace murder still intrigues and baffles," 14 July 2017
Très chic! ($225) Prada La Femme Prada Intense: Latest to Prada's luxurious line of fragrances is La Femme Intense, a confident and bold blend of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and patchouli.

— vanityfair.com, "Some of the Best Scents of Summer 2017," 6 July 2017
This is an active program that explores the park by foot, bike, horseback and boat, returning to the luxurious lodging that boasts spectacular views of Torres del Paine, the three granite peaks of the Paine Massif.

— phil marty, chicagotribune.com, "Trips, Tips & Deals: Sports tours, Cuba travel and Christmas in South America," 5 July 2017

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First Known Use of luxurious

14th century

luxurious Synonyms

Synonyms

Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous

Antonyms

ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Related Words

costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich; extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy; august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately; comfortable, cozy, homelike, homy), snug

Near Antonyms

economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty

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

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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.

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