Definition of luxuriousnext

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How is the word luxurious distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of luxurious are sensual, sensuous, and voluptuous. While all these words mean "relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses," luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.

a luxurious hotel

When is it sensible to use sensual instead of luxurious?

The synonyms sensual and luxurious are sometimes interchangeable, but sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves.

a life devoted to sensual pleasures

When is sensuous a more appropriate choice than luxurious?

In some situations, the words sensuous and luxurious are roughly equivalent. However, sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.

the sensuous delights of great music

When might voluptuous be a better fit than luxurious?

The meanings of voluptuous and luxurious largely overlap; however, voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure.

a voluptuous feast

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of luxurious This luxurious midi is the ideal balance of dressy and effortless, thanks to its body-skimming bias cut, crew neckline, and thick, bra-friendly straps. Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 1 June 2026 Mierers was able to live a luxurious life by relying on his followers for funds. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026 But beyond the silver screen, Monroe left her mark on some of the world's most luxurious properties. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Reportedly, the two got married in Norman’s Cay in the Exumas, one of the Bahamas’ most luxurious destinations, only accessible by charter plane or private boat. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for luxurious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxurious
Adjective
  • This list includes a deluxe poker set, golf balls, tackle bag and cozy robe, just to name a few options.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
  • The concept of releasing a deluxe album is often a tactical decision to keep an artist's name in the conversation and a de facto outlet for bonus material.
    Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • Shared resources come up for review as sensual Venus in your 8th House of Intimacy squares difficult Saturn in your 5th House of Creativity.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
  • The Shiraz Choker best defines our aesthetic today, embodying a refined balance between structure and fluidity through a sensual, sculptural presence that feels both timeless and contemporary.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • Almost 74% of the auto loans requiring owners to pay $1,000 or more every month are for non-luxury models, with the top five models being popular pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500, according to Experian.
    Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 28 May 2026
  • The project will include 80 ultra-luxury beach and overwater villas, hotel rooms, and residences available for purchase.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • These are hedonistic fantasies, true, but this one, like the Craig pentalogy, goes far deeper.
    Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Picking up the story five years after this group of hedonistic teens graduated high school, season three feels tailor-made for the attention economy of today, where the algorithm encourages us to engage with polarizing and outrageous content.
    Louis Staples, Glamour, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • My room had a four-poster bed, a cast-iron stove and a luxuriant bathroom with a set of two freestanding baths and a large farmhouse sink.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The gourmet scene is yet another aspect that makes Vienna a must-visit for sybaritic travelers.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Organized by color, the book is chockablock with toothsome images of fashion legends, first ladies, pop stars, and lavish projects by the world’s leading designers and architects.
    Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
  • The movie’s first scene, in which the band plays a wedding at a lavish country estate, highlights his problem.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • There are beautiful walks and cycle rides and pretty Champenois villages in every direction, including Hautvillers, with the little church where Dom Pérignon is buried.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The playoff leader in goals, Howden had a beautiful tip on a shot by Theodore for his 11th of the playoffs and perhaps his most important in Game 1.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026

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“Luxurious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxurious. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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