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
  • 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
Definition of luxuriously
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The set balanced crowd favorites with deeper cuts, moving comfortably between reflective moments and full-throttle rockers.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Stellantis posted industrial free cash flows of 1 billion euros at the end of June, comfortably beating Citi's forecast of 600 million euros.
    — Sam Meredith,Michael Wayland, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of comfortably
Adverb
  • With Farinelli in charge of the awards and Silvia Calandrelli, who is a high-ranking executive at Italy’s state broadcaster RAI, in the more ceremonial role as the Italian academy’s president to which she was appointed last week.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of high
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“Plushly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plushly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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