luxurious
luhg-ZHOOR-ree-uhs
Luxurious (adj) means Extremely comfortable and high in quality, often expensively so. Example: “The hotel suite had a luxurious marble bathroom and silk sheets.”
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."
"The luxurious sofa was so soft that I nearly fell asleep."
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
Common pairings
luxurious lifestyle
luxurious interior
feel luxurious
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more luxurious
- Superlative
- most luxurious
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The hotel suite had a _____ marble bathroom and silk sheets.
Etymology
From Old French luxurios, from Latin luxuriosus, "excessive, extravagant" — from luxuria, "luxury".
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What does “luxurious” mean?
The word “luxurious” means extremely comfortable and high in quality, often expensively so. In plain terms, describes something rich, comfortable, and expensive-feeling.
How do you pronounce “luxurious”?
“Luxurious” is pronounced luhg-ZHOOR-ree-uhs (/lʌɡˈʒʊɹi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “luxurious” in a sentence?
Here is “luxurious” used in a sentence: “The hotel suite had a luxurious marble bathroom and silk sheets.”
What part of speech is “luxurious”?
“Luxurious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “luxurious” come from?
The word “luxurious” comes from Latin. From Old French luxurios, from Latin luxuriosus, "excessive, extravagant" — from luxuria, "luxury".
Is “luxurious” a common word?
“Luxurious” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “luxurious” have?
“Luxurious” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely comfortable and high in quality, often expensively so.
What is the difference between "luxurious" and "luxury"?
"Luxury" is typically a noun referring to a state of great comfort or an indulgent item, while "luxurious" is the adjective form describing something extremely comfortable and high in quality, often expensively so. "A luxury hotel" uses "luxury" as a modifier, while "a luxurious hotel" uses the adjective form directly.
Can "luxurious" describe a person rather than a thing?
Yes. "Luxurious" can describe a person who is fond of, or used to, a life of luxury and comfort, in addition to describing objects, settings, or experiences that are extremely comfortable and high in quality.
What is the difference between "luxurious" and "lavish"?
"Luxurious" emphasizes comfort and high quality, often at expense, while "lavish" emphasizes abundance and generosity, sometimes to excess. Something can be lavish without being especially comfortable, whereas "luxurious" always centers on comfort and quality.
