Luxuriant

/lʌkˈʒʊəriənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Rich and profuse in growth; lush.

The luxuriant garden was filled with vibrant flowers and thick greenery.

Characterized by richness or abundance; elaborate.

She wore a luxuriant gown that flowed like silk.

Producing a lot of growth; very fertile.

The luxuriant landscape of the rainforest is home to countless species of plants and animals.

Characterized by excessive or extravagant richness.

The hotel's lobby was decorated with luxuriant furnishings and opulent chandeliers.

Late Middle English from Latin 'luxurians', from 'luxuriari' meaning 'to be obscene, to bask in luxury'.

luxuriant growth

An abundant or lush development, often referring to plants or vegetation.

luxuriant lifestyle

A lifestyle marked by wealth, luxury, and indulgence.

luxuriant hair

Hair that is thick, healthy, and well-nourished.

luxury

A state of great comfort or elegance, often involving great expense.

luscious

Having a pleasingly rich taste; appealing to the senses.

lushness

The quality of being lush; richness in vegetation.

Over-the-top luxury or extravagance.

Her penthouse was so luxuriant it felt like a fairytale castle.

Something excessively rich or abundant.

The dessert was so luxuriant that I could barely finish it.