plushly

adverb

Definition of plushlynext
as in luxuriously
in a luxurious manner the plushly furnished cabin alone is worth the price we've paid for this Caribbean cruise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plushly
  1. luxuriously
  2. expensively
  3. richly
  4. sumptuously
  5. large
  6. opulently
  7. comfortably
  8. high
Adverb
  • As yet another perk, the formula has a velvety texture that melts luxuriously into the skin.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Wundermost Ultra-Soft Nulu Crewneck Long-Sleeve Shirt This luxuriously soft long-sleeve is the perfect addition to your fall capsule wardrobe.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxuriously
Adverb
  • In 1905 The Times newspaper had challenged the NBA with a cut price book club, but lost, expensively, in the courts.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Driving oneself would become an expensively anachronistic hobby, like horseback riding—car boys a futuristic answer to horse girls.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of expensively
Adverb
  • The richly dimensional embellishment matched the detail on her neckline, which created a striking depth and texture to her look.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The director Pam MacKinnon even has cast the perfect lead actress as that mom in the richly expressive Katrina Lenk.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of richly
Adverb
  • Then there was Florence Pugh, who continues to embrace soft romance with delicate, sumptuously blonde waves tied up with a sweet black ribbon.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sumptuously
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
  • Cap Ferret Prestige Suite, the largest of all, comfortably accommodates four thanks to a sleeper sofa and offers fantastic views of the village and Arcachon Bay.
    — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The phone sits more comfortably with my right thumb on that button than my left thumb or pointer finger ever could.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of comfortably
Adverb
  • Our first lunch, however, was at Paradiso, Badrutt’s mountainside restaurant high above St Moritz.
    — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Gear changes are handled by an electro-pneumatic paddle-shift mechanism, pairing the high-revving engine with a more direct, race-car-style drivetrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of high
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“Plushly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plushly. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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