luxurious
pronunciation
How to pronounce luxurious in British English:
UK [lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs]
How to pronounce luxurious in American English:
US [lʌɡˈʒʊriəs]
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- Adjective:
- furnishing gratification of the senses
- rich and superior in quality
Word Origin
- luxurious (adj.)
- c. 1300, "lascivious, lecherous, unchaste," from Old French luxurios "lustful, lascivious" (Modern French luxurieux), from Latin luxuriosus, from luxuria (see luxury). Meaning "given to luxury, voluptuous" (of persons) is from c. 1600. Of things, meaning "characterized by luxury" is attested from c. 1650. Related: Luxuriously; luxuriousness.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Expensive and beautiful outfits , luxurious jewelry and elaborate henna tattoos .
- 2. Giant cruise liners host thousands of guests on lengthy voyages in luxurious surroundings .
- 3. It 's certainly luxurious - but is it absolutely necessary ?
- 4. The ship , which can accommodate 540 guests , is the company 's largest and most luxurious .
- 5. Sleep in a heavenly bed at heathrow 's t5 sofitel , with its luxurious bathrooms and expansive breakfast buffet .