LUXURIATES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

luxuriates

verb

present tense third-person singular of luxuriate

as in revels

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 luxuriates Instead, the prolific, up-and-coming filmmaker luxuriates in dances under the moonlight, fiery rituals and glimpses of memory, conceived with an ethereal quality in collaboration with cinematographer Eily Sprungman. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026 By contrast, The Pig luxuriates in acres of fresh air, wrapped by lushly landscaped gardens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 Decadence luxuriates in contradictions. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 Like a lot of records on Short Span, Foundry luxuriates in empty space, even when the music’s banging. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026 Akira luxuriates in the scene’s nauseating sounds, and the visual transformation is almost tactile. — The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriates

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While not reflective of Murphy’s teenage years, the atmosphere and specific sense memory of ’81 that the book basks in has long been imprinted on Murphy.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Just 60 miles south of Sicily, the stunning Mediterranean archipelago basks in 300 days of sunshine a year — and its allure is only growing.

— Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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In addition to the scents currently available at Walmart, Dove will release additional Target-exclusive holiday delights later this fall.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Tartine is fittingly tucked inside a former funeral home chapel, where breakfast delights such as golden pastries, fresh breads and fruity jams are heaven on Earth.

— Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026