luxurious

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adjective

lux·​u·​ri·​ous (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs 

(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-

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 adverb

luxuriousness noun

luxuriousness

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noun

lux·​u·​ri·​ous·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being luxurious

Synonyms of luxurious

Adjective

• deluxe
• luxury
• luxuriant
• lavish
• beautiful
• sumptuous

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

Examples of luxurious in a Sentence

Adjective

one of the country's most luxurious resorts

a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Probably not Ramona's style, but definitely ideal for a luxurious long weekend on the lake. — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

At the party on Zelda’s boat, a luxurious vessel whose guests include several politicians whose reputations have dipped since their time in power, the team doesn’t seem to care too much that Ted’s not with them. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Looking to put their best feet forward to kick things off, many chefs aimed for luxurious ingredients for their opening volley. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

That keeps over $1,000 in your pocket to put toward making your living room feel a little more luxurious! — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Rhymes for luxurious

• usurious

Kids Definition

luxurious

adjective

lux·​u·​ri·​ous (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs 

(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-

1

: fond of luxury

2

: of, relating to, or marked by luxury

luxuriously adverb

luxuriousness noun