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
: lecherous
luxuriously adverb
luxuriousness noun
Synonyms
- Babylonian
- deluxe
- lavish
- Lucullan
- Lucullian
- luxe
- luxuriant
- luxury
- opulent
- palace
- palatial
- plush
- plushy
- silken
- sumptuous
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
one of the country's most luxurious resorts a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich
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Lia Picard, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 For those looking for a more luxurious feel, Vining Ivy can easily go glam when accessorized with golden accents and bright white trim. House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 The newlyweds, who married in an intimate surprise ceremony held at a Las Vegas chapel back in July, are making like Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker and throwing a second, more luxurious wedding. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2022 For those looking for a more luxurious feel, Vining Ivy can easily go glam when accessorized with golden accents and bright white trim. Regina Cole, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 While makers like Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Anderson & Sheppard are serving up more luxurious versions in silk blends or linen, Bryceland’s has kept its Ghurka classic. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Designed to feel warm and soft to the touch, this velour bath robe comes in calming colors and patterns to make their nights feel luxurious. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2022 That's a mere $6000 more than the far less luxurious, but quicker, Hyundai Ioniq 5 in our EV competition. Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 Catamarans aren’t always the most luxurious of vessels, but one German outfit is hoping to change that. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4
Kids Definition
luxurious
adjective
lux·u·ri·ous ˌləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs
ˌlək-ˈshu̇r-
1
: very fine and comfortable : having an appealing rich quality
a luxurious home
2
: feeling or showing a desire for fine and expensive things
He has luxurious tastes.
luxurious
adjective
1
as in luxury
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort the luxurious apartment was filled with the latest electronic gadgets and fine works of art Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- luxury
- deluxe
- luxuriant
- lavish
- sumptuous
- beautiful
- opulent
- luxe
- plush
- palatial
- comfortable
- expensive
- extravagant
- palace
- gorgeous
- silken
- plushy
- impressive
- rich
- premium
- magnificent
- regal
- costly
- precious
- Lucullian
- showy
- awesome
- royal
- grand
- grandiose
- Babylonian
- ostentatious
- splendid
- Lucullan
- majestic
- imposing
- cozy
- dear
- pretentious
- baronial
- homey
- homelike
- heroic
- monumental
- august
- proud
- awful
- noble
- heroical
- kingly
- stately
- homy
- snug
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- humble
- spartan
- economical
- ascetic
- austere
- no-frills
- ascetical
- frugal
- meager
- thrifty
- meagre
- spare
- stingy
2
as in sensual
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires squandered his fortune in the relentless satisfaction of his luxurious tastes Synonyms & Similar Words
- sensual
- sybaritic
- hedonistic
- indulgent
- extravagant
- overindulgent
- decadent
- voluptuous
- self-indulgent
- sensuous
- greedy
- reckless
- masturbatory
- gluttonous
- onanistic
- uncontrolled
- splurging
- carnal
- self-absorbed
- incontinent
- self-obsessed
- voracious
- intemperate
- rapacious
- fleshly
- wanton
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sober
- spartan
- abstemious
- continent
- temperate
- ascetic
- austere
- abstinent
- ascetical
- self-abnegating
- self-denying
- disciplined
- self-controlled
- self-disciplined
- self-governed
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of luxurious are sensual, sensuous, and voluptuous. While all these words mean "relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses," luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.
a luxurious hotel
The synonyms sensual and luxurious are sometimes interchangeable, but sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves.
a life devoted to sensual pleasures
In some situations, the words sensuous and luxurious are roughly equivalent. However, sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.
the sensuous delights of great music
The meanings of voluptuous and luxurious largely overlap; however, voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure.
a voluptuous feast