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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 It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for luxuriant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriant
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  • Founded by Italo Argentine sisters Violeta and Pia Martinez, this 1,404-square-foot space has a warm atmosphere with dark wood accents, lush greenery and natural tones complemented by ceramic and stone details.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • Photo : Simon Berlyn Like most rooms in the house, the great room has French doors opening to the lush grounds.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Cyberattacks against companies have been rampant for years, but a string of attacks on retail companies have raised awareness of the issue because the breaches can impact customers.
    Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
  • A lot of those respondents claimed to dislike the technology — but its widespread adoption implies a subtle incursion, and the implications of this rampant use are devastating.
    Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • So the human quest for fertilizer—substances to make the soil fertile—followed fast on the heels of agriculture itself.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 June 2025
  • In the Veneto region, vineyards stretch across gravelly river plains and fertile plains near the Adriatic Sea.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • Fons’ Mandane was every bit as gripping, too, sharpening her luxurious mezzo to deadly points in the first act and lacing it with sobs in the third.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
  • The weekend is by no means over, but one extremely private ultra-Venetian venue has been thoroughly and seamlessly enjoyed, on June 26, with a dinner for the couple and their guests at the immense and immensely luxurious Palazzo Brandolini, presiding over the south bank of the Grand Canal.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The first hole sets the tone: a wide fairway conceals several large bunkers, and the green, though sloped, is tame compared to what follows.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • Lory has 28 miles of trails, several with substantial climbs similar to Arthur’s Rock in ravines that have been remarkably green and lush this spring.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 19 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
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  • Written by prolific children’s author Millicent E. Selsam, the book chronicles the process of animal identification, showing children how ordinary places can be sites of scientific observation.
    Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
  • However, the prolific public commentator is one of China's best-know propagandists and his posts credibly capture part of the mood in the country.
    John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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  • While the singer's latest full-length continues to appear on a handful of album charts in the United Kingdom, none of the tunes pushed from the project — or its deluxe edition follow-up, Brighter Days Ahead — are still present.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • There are three complete shows in the deluxe version, as well as tracks from warm-up club dates and soundboard highlights from various live dates.
    Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025

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“Luxuriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriant. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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