adj
luxurious
luhg-ZHOOR-ree-uhs
adj
1
Extremely comfortable and high in quality, often expensively so.
"The hotel suite had a luxurious marble bathroom and silk sheets."
"They spent the weekend at a luxurious spa resort in the mountains."
2
Fond of, or used to, a life of luxury and comfort.
"He led a luxurious lifestyle funded almost entirely by his inheritance."
How to Use Luxurious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something rich, comfortable, and expensive-feeling.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "luxuriant", which describes lush, abundant growth (like hair or plants), not comfort or expense.
Easily confused with
luxuriant
Common pairings
luxurious lifestyle
luxurious interior
feel luxurious
Word Forms
more luxurious comparative, most luxurious superlative
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Etymology
From Old French luxurios, from Latin luxuriosus, "excessive, extravagant" — from luxuria, "luxury".