luxurious

adjective

lux·u·ri·ous (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs

(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-

: characterized by opulence, sumptuousness, or rich abundance : of, relating to, or marked by luxury

luxurious accommodations

: pleasure loving : fond of luxury or self-indulgence

luxurious tastes

luxurious feeling

: of the finest and richest kind

luxurious cashmeres

a luxurious chocolate sauce

: lecherous

luxuriously adverb

luxuriousness noun

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

Example Sentences

one of the country's most luxurious resorts a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich

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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2022 Inspired by the grand palazzos of Italy, the hotel offers its discerning guests a truly luxurious experience coupled with superb culinary options.

Roger Sands, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022 For a luxurious, confidence-boosting shower experience, pick up Jack Black Reserve.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022 The event promised a luxurious experience to match the sky-high ticket prices—but guests arrived to find nothing more than a scam.

Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 29 Aug. 2022 The new Soto in Montrose is a luxurious, sometimes theatrical experience.

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ELLE, 8 July 2022 Having a higher class of rooms redefines the most luxurious experience the hotel can provide, hotel spokesman John Glynn told The Arizona Republic.

Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2022 The resort's Longitude 131° is a luxurious five-star glamping experience, with more good views.

Anabel Dean, CNN, 18 May 2022 See More

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