LUXURIATE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

luxuriate

verb

as in to revel

to enjoy something that is appealingly rich or relaxing He spent the morning luxuriating in his bed. She luxuriated in the beauties of the natural world.

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Recent Examples of luxuriate This production has around 15 in its pit, more than enough to do the job but not quite enough to let one fully luxuriate in the overture, as was the case a few years back at the Lincoln Center revival of this title. —

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Gilbert — who seven years ago headlined this venue himself — smoked a cigar and dipped tobacco simultaneously for much of his set, which luxuriated in country-music-concert tropes. —

Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026 For a more maximalist approach, Diane Krueger luxuriated in volume, with her feathery Erdem dress at the New York City Spring Ballet Gala. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 May 2026 Decadence luxuriates in contradictions. —

Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for luxuriate

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The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Nebraska fans with seats around the tunnel spotted them, because thousands of Nebraska fans were still in their seats, reveling, the music still thumping in the arena, as if some kind of encore would be happening.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026