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growing thickly and vigorously a luxuriant coat of fur

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How is the word luxuriant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of luxuriant are exuberant, lavish, lush, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When is exuberant a more appropriate choice than luxuriant?

In some situations, the words exuberant and luxuriant are roughly equivalent. However, exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

When could lavish be used to replace luxuriant?

While the synonyms lavish and luxuriant are close in meaning, lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

In what contexts can lush take the place of luxuriant?

The meanings of lush and luxuriant largely overlap; however, lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

Where would prodigal be a reasonable alternative to luxuriant?

Although the words prodigal and luxuriant have much in common, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When might profuse be a better fit than luxuriant?

The words profuse and luxuriant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of luxuriant Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache. Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 One Madison’s slate of attractions includes a public gym (run by Chelsea Piers Fitness) so spacious and luxuriant that members might be tempted to move in. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024 This was a man who had lengthy experience in surviving far from luxuriant conditions, firstly from his time living with the destitute of Paris and London as part of his first successful non-fiction volume and secondly as a fighter for the Republican cause in the Spanish Civil War. Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for luxuriant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriant
Adjective
  • Proper mowing practices promote lush, dense turf by stimulating shoot and root growth.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
  • This two-bedroom option includes an infinity pool, firepit, and furnished rooftop terrace with lush gardens.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • The announcement comes as President Donald Trump's administration continues to intensify its pressure on selective universities over accusations of rampant antisemitism and liberal bias.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 June 2025
  • Rumors about the next version of macOS are already rampant.
    Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • The result is a book that covers plenty of fertile ground.
    Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025
  • Marvel is a fertile breeding ground for indie filmmakers who seek to make the leap to bigger budgets and studio franchise films.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • Their genre-blending sound laid the foundation for future music icons, influencing everyone from Jimi Hendrix (who once played guitar for them) to The Notorious B.I.G. But just as impactful as their sound was their style: bold, luxurious, and unapologetically Black.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 June 2025
  • These Egyptian cotton sheets are both durable and luxurious.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • In 2020, the pair launched The Earthshot Prize – an ambitious environmental initiative that seeks to offer green solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including ocean protection.
    Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
  • Beneath this green canopy lies a modern transport facility equipped to handle high-speed rail and daily commuters, while above, the original 1907 station has been meticulously reconstructed as a cultural landmark.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • Fill bare or weedy spots in the lawn with the help of summer rains.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
  • Plants can seed readily, so look for sterile varieties such as 'Select Blue', 'Walker’s Low', or 'Cat’s Meow' that won’t become weedy in the garden.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a game that was developed by legendary developer Level-5 with art and character design from the most prolific anime studio on earth, Studio Ghibli.
    Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
  • Among this year’s marquee guests is prolific director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who will receive the 2025 Cut Above Award for outstanding achievement in film.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • In February, Carpenter released a deluxe version of her 2024 album, Short n’ Sweet.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
  • Linkin Park’s 2024 album From Zero returns to a bevy of Billboard’s album charts (dated May 31) following its deluxe reissue with additional tracks on May 16.
    Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 29 May 2025

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“Luxuriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriant. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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