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View usage for: (lʌgʒʊərieɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense luxuriates, present participle luxuriating, past tense, past participle luxuriatedverbIf you luxuriate in something, you relax in it and enjoy it very much, especially because you find it comfortable and luxurious. Lie back and luxuriate in the scented oil. [VERB + in] Ralph was luxuriating in the first real holiday he'd had in years. [VERB + in] Synonyms: enjoy, delight, indulge, relish More Synonyms of luxuriate More Synonyms of luxuriate luxuriate in British English (lʌɡˈzjʊərɪˌeɪt) verb (intransitive)1. (foll by in) to take voluptuous pleasure; revel 2. to flourish extensively or profusely 3. to live in a sumptuous way Derived forms luxuriation (luxˌuriˈation) noun Word origin C17: from Latin luxuriāreluxuriate in American English (lʌgˈʒʊriˌeɪt; lʌkˈʃʊriˌeɪt) verb intransitiveWord forms: luxˈuriˌated or luxˈuriˌating1. to grow with vigor and in great abundance 2. to expand or develop greatly 3. to live in great luxury 4. to take great pleasure; revel (in) Derived forms luxuriation (luxˌuriˈation) noun Word origin < L luxuriatus, pp. of luxuriare, to be too fruitful, be rank < luxuria, luxury Examples of 'luxuriate' in a sentenceluxuriate Definition to take self-indulgent pleasure in Lie back and luxuriate in the scented oil. Definition to flourish profusely He retired to luxuriate in Hollywood. Synonyms live in luxury take it easy live the life of Riley have the time of your life be in clover Additional synonymsDefinition to exist in large numbers Stories abound about when he was in charge. Synonyms be plentiful, thrive, flourish, be numerous, proliferate, be abundant, be thick on the ground, superabound Definition to flourish or grow Not many economies bloomed in 1990. Synonyms succeed, flourish, thrive, prosper, fare well Definition to develop or grow rapidly the country's burgeoning software industry Synonyms develop, increase, grow, flower, progress, mature, thrive, flourish, bloom, bud, blossom, prosper- lustrous
- lusty
- luxuriant
- luxuriate
- luxurious
- luxury
- lying
Additional synonymsThe economy continues to grow. Synonyms improve, advance, progress, succeed, expand, thrive, flourish, prosperDefinition to be successful The high street banks continue to prosper. Synonyms succeed, advance, progress, thrive, make it (informal), flower, get on, do well, flourish, bloom, make good, be fortunate, grow rich, fare well Definition to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full He ate quietly, relishing his meal. Synonyms enjoy, like, prefer, taste, appreciate, savour, revel in, luxuriate in Definition to grow strongly and vigorously Today his company continues to thrive. Synonyms prosper, do well, flourish, increase, grow, develop, advance, succeed, get on, boom, bloom, wax, burgeon, grow rich, have legs (informal) Definition to indulge oneself in some emotion All he wants to do is wallow in self-pity. Synonyms revel, indulge, relish, savour, delight, glory, thrive, bask, take pleasure, luxuriate, indulge yourself |