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

Choose the Right Synonym for luxurious

sensuous, sensual, luxurious, voluptuous mean relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses.

sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.

the sensuous delights of great music

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

luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.

a luxurious hotel

voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure.

a voluptuous feast

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

Enter the Neiman Marcus Holiday Book, a classic guide to the most luxurious festive shopping imaginable. —Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

The luxurious set it’s included in is essential for anyone who wants to ring in the holidays the JLo way. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

Large and luxurious, this hero handbag in a rich brown color will be her new everyday essential, from morning commutes to travel days. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

The coffee is flavored with pecan, brown butter, and baking spices that give it its signature flavor and warmth, just as layers of natural wood and stone warm up a quietly luxurious space. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Kids Definition

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