LUXURIOUSLY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

luxuriously

adverb

Definition of luxuriously

as in expensively

in a luxurious manner we welcomed the opportunity to live luxuriously while on the ocean liner

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Recent Examples of luxuriously Custom jerseys and custom jets Ross arrived in Cincinnati luxuriously − on a jet with his name written on it. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2026 Drape it over your sofa throughout the season and refresh your space with new throw pillow covers, like the Cozy Teddy covers in the same fuzzy fabric or the luxuriously soft faux-mink covers in a similar color. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026 Featured in this article For the summer explorer, Burberry’s pre-fall collection is a place to build a luxuriously adventurous wardrobe. — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Think of Sunriver as a luxuriously rustic, family-style retreat packed with both warm and cold-weather activities. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Its luxuriously soft drop-waist style and stretchy strapless top leave room for endless wear, whether as a maxi dress or folded down to be a maxi skirt. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 Now, the Nuggets have the option to spend luxuriously next season — a choice that would’ve been available to them regardless — or avoid the luxury tax again and save millions of dollars. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 This simple recipe from former Food editor Amy Scattergood adds cornmeal and corn flour, which gives the pancake a luxuriously sweet edge. — Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 Wearing sweats outside the house is officially acceptable (at least to us) thanks to this lightly slouchy and luxuriously soft pair. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriously

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The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Training works best when the system helps people minimize risks and recover safely, not fail expensively.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of expensively

Adverb

This elegant space—owned by Italian friends and sumptuously renovated by an Italian designer—tones down the gaudiest of Moroccan clichés without sacrificing a sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Your composition captures flowers, chamoy and other candies and fruit sumptuously arranged in and around a ceramic jar from LACMA’s permanent collection.

— Stephanie Shih June 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of sumptuously

Adverb

She was eventually caught by the chasers — with Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) replacing Mahe, who had rejoined the peloton — but won the combativity prize of the day, which was richly deserved for a strong effort.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
That patience pays off in the way Extrait wears so richly, albeit noticeably softer and more enveloping than its raw materials read on paper.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of richly

Adverb

Gleaming marble basins filled with floating flowers sit comfortably with antique stone tubs that used to hold olive oil back in the day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
In the last two seasons, the winger showed glimpses of his off-ball runs behind the opponent’s defence, an ability to control the ball comfortably with either foot and use his first touch to attack the space.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of comfortably

Adverb

Brady Christensen, who can play all five offensive line spots, looms large on the free-agent market.

— Mike Kaye June 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
With the back-to-back deaths of the district's representative, who were both in their 70s, age loomed large over the race, especially as younger Democrats push for a new generation of candidates.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 May 2026

Definition of large

Adverb

On board, the common areas were opulently decorated with monumental staircases and picture windows overlooking a half-mile-long beach.

— Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.

— Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of opulently

Adverb

Historic Natchez sits high above the Mississippi River, offering remote workers river views, historic architecture, and a relocation incentive for eligible homebuyers.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Some keep it simple with chicken and salsa in a tortilla, while others pile high into the corn tortilla a little bit of everything on the table (even the slightly soupy beans).

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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