LUXURIATING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

luxuriating

verb

present participle of luxuriate

as in reveling

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 luxuriating Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss. —

Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026 The whole look felt assuredly Aspen—cherrypicking from the glamorous sartorial pressure points of the ’70s and ’80s, luxuriating in high-level vintage pulls and sumptuous fabrics. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026 Make good use of your access to The Spa at Boyne Mountain by luxuriating in the indoor/outdoor pool, steam room, cedar sauna, and whirlpool. —

Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriating

basking

Verb

But Florida, basking in warmth this weekend with highs that shoot into the 80s, can look to the cold weather in other states as a taste of what’s to come.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But there’s a reason that the Ranch’s Ocean Rooms and Coast Suites are particularly popular, with their private patios outfitted with a basking tub for two (set to your preferred temperature), and of course, expansive views of the ocean and coastline.

— Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026