luxurious
adjective
lux·u·ri·ous
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs 
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
1
: characterized by opulence, sumptuousness, or rich abundance : of, relating to, or marked by luxury
luxurious accommodations
2
: pleasure loving : fond of luxury or self-indulgence
luxurious tastes
luxurious feeling
3
: of the finest and richest kind
luxurious cashmeres
a luxurious chocolate sauce
4
luxuriously
adverb
luxuriousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of luxurious in a Sentence
one of the country's most luxurious resorts
a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich
Recent Examples on the Web
Over the past two six months, two luxurious new supper clubs have opened in San Diego, one at the Lafayette Hotel on El Cajon Boulevard and one on Fourth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Marie-Marie sells luxurious linens, and there’s no end to the options.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Located in the building that formerly housed the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music, Nobis is the sister property of the luxurious Nobis Hotel Stockholm, marking the Swedish hospitality group’s first foray outside of Sweden.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
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In a fashion world already high on its own supply of luxurious everyday wear, super riche basics might not seem novel, but what Linnetz has created with his hands in his studio is unique.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
Montauk feels more remote and low-key than its luxurious, sceney Hamptons counterparts.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
For those who prefer to grind gravel and bound over boulders while surrounded by luxurious napa leather — and can’t imagine emitting even a single molecule of carbon dioxide while doing so — the fully electric Mercedes G-Wagen is for you.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Wood floors, exposed brick walls, and a unique backlit ceiling bring the communal space to life with luxurious flair.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
This luxurious villa estate is shrouded in tropical foliage, perched above Playa Las Rosadas with views out over the bay islands.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
Marie-Marie sells luxurious linens, and there’s no end to the options.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Located in the building that formerly housed the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music, Nobis is the sister property of the luxurious Nobis Hotel Stockholm, marking the Swedish hospitality group’s first foray outside of Sweden.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
Photo: Courtesy of ERL Photo: Courtesy of ERL Photo: Courtesy of ERL
Photo: Courtesy of ERL
In a fashion world already high on its own supply of luxurious everyday wear, super riche basics might not seem novel, but what Linnetz has created with his hands in his studio is unique.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
Montauk feels more remote and low-key than its luxurious, sceney Hamptons counterparts.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
For those who prefer to grind gravel and bound over boulders while surrounded by luxurious napa leather — and can’t imagine emitting even a single molecule of carbon dioxide while doing so — the fully electric Mercedes G-Wagen is for you.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Wood floors, exposed brick walls, and a unique backlit ceiling bring the communal space to life with luxurious flair.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
This luxurious villa estate is shrouded in tropical foliage, perched above Playa Las Rosadas with views out over the bay islands.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Luxurious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxurious. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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luxurious
adjective
lux·u·ri·ous
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
1
: fond of luxury
2
: of, relating to, or marked by luxury
luxuriously
adverb
luxuriousness
noun
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