luxuriate
2 synonyms and 5 antonyms for luxuriate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To take great pleasure in something comfortable or enjoyable.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To take great pleasure in something comfortable or enjoyable.
“Luxuriate in the wonderful service of our five-star hotel.”
Opposites
Etymology
First attested in 1621; borrowed from Latin lūxuriātus, perfect passive participle of lūxuriō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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