luxuriate

[ luhg-zhoor-ee-eyt, luhk-shoor- ]

/ lʌgˈʒʊər iˌeɪt, lʌkˈʃʊər- /

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verb (used without object), lux·u·ri·at·ed, lux·u·ri·at·ing.

to enjoy oneself without stint; revel: to luxuriate in newly acquired wealth.

to grow fully or abundantly; thrive: The plants luxuriated in the new soil.

Origin of luxuriate

1615–25; <Latin luxuriātus, past participle of luxuriāre.See luxuriant, -ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM luxuriate

lux·u·ri·a·tion, nounun·lux·u·ri·at·ing, adjective

Words nearby luxuriate

Luxor, luxulianite, Lu Xun, luxuriance, luxuriant, luxuriate, luxurious, luxury, luxury tax, Luzern, Luzhou

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Example sentences from the Web for luxuriate

I luxuriate in the thought that right-wingers across the country are tearing their hair out over this as if in a nice hot bath.
Michael Tomasky on Romney: the Un-American in the Presidential Race|Michael Tomasky|July 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I just want to luxuriate in a sliver of sports that was important and poignant and, in its own way, poetic.
Peyton Manning’s Classy Exit From the Indianapolis Colts|Buzz Bissinger|March 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
How would you like to luxuriate upon these grass-fed fatlings of the prairie?
The History of Peru|Henry S. Beebe
Here the soul can luxuriate in prayer and meditation, holding fellowship with heaven.
Sketches of the Covenanters|J. C. McFeeters

It would be no reason for planting mulberry-trees in Scotland, that they luxuriate in the south of England.
Political Pamphlets|George Saintsbury
His whole soul was engrossed in the contemplation of the wild and romantic adventures in which he expected to luxuriate.
Hernando Cortez|John S. C. Abbott
The men then pass on into the bathroom where they are given about ten minutes to luxuriate with plenty of soap and hot water.
On the Fringe of the Great Fight|George G. Nasmith

British Dictionary definitions for luxuriate

luxuriate

/ (lʌɡˈzjʊərɪˌeɪt) /

verb (intr)

(foll by in) to take voluptuous pleasure; revel

to flourish extensively or profusely

to live in a sumptuous way

Derived forms of luxuriate

luxuriation, noun

Word Origin for luxuriate

C17: from Latin luxuriāre

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单词	luxuriate
释义	luxuriate [ luhg-zhoor-ee-eyt, luhk-shoor- ] / lʌgˈʒʊər iˌeɪt, lʌkˈʃʊər- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR luxuriate ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), lux·u·ri·at·ed, lux·u·ri·at·ing. to enjoy oneself without stint; revel: to luxuriate in newly acquired wealth. to grow fully or abundantly; thrive: The plants luxuriated in the new soil. Origin of luxuriate 1615–25; <Latin luxuriātus, past participle of luxuriāre.See luxuriant, -ate¹ OTHER WORDS FROM luxuriate lux·u·ri·a·tion, nounun·lux·u·ri·at·ing, adjective Words nearby luxuriate Luxor, luxulianite, Lu Xun, luxuriance, luxuriant, luxuriate, luxurious, luxury, luxury tax, Luzern, Luzhou Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for luxuriate I luxuriate in the thought that right-wingers across the country are tearing their hair out over this as if in a nice hot bath. Michael Tomasky on Romney: the Un-American in the Presidential Race\|Michael Tomasky\|July 19, 2012\|DAILY BEAST I just want to luxuriate in a sliver of sports that was important and poignant and, in its own way, poetic. Peyton Manning’s Classy Exit From the Indianapolis Colts\|Buzz Bissinger\|March 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST How would you like to luxuriate upon these grass-fed fatlings of the prairie? The History of Peru\|Henry S. Beebe Here the soul can luxuriate in prayer and meditation, holding fellowship with heaven. Sketches of the Covenanters\|J. C. McFeeters It would be no reason for planting mulberry-trees in Scotland, that they luxuriate in the south of England. Political Pamphlets\|George Saintsbury His whole soul was engrossed in the contemplation of the wild and romantic adventures in which he expected to luxuriate. Hernando Cortez\|John S. C. Abbott The men then pass on into the bathroom where they are given about ten minutes to luxuriate with plenty of soap and hot water. On the Fringe of the Great Fight\|George G. Nasmith British Dictionary definitions for luxuriate luxuriate / (lʌɡˈzjʊərɪˌeɪt) / verb (intr) (foll by in) to take voluptuous pleasure; revel to flourish extensively or profusely to live in a sumptuous way Derived forms of luxuriate luxuriation, noun Word Origin for luxuriate C17: from Latin luxuriāre Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to luxuriate enjoy, wallow, wanton, love, rollick, riot, roll, bloom, feast, bask, delight, revel, overdo, abound, burgeon, grow, increase, flourish, relish, thrive
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luxuriate

verb (used without object), lux·u·ri·at·ed, lux·u·ri·at·ing.

Origin of luxuriate

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verb (intr)

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