luxuriant

adjective

lux·​u·​ri·​ant (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ənt 

(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-

1

a

: yielding abundantly : fertile, fruitful

b

: characterized by abundant growth : lush

luxuriant vegetation

2

: abundantly and often extravagantly rich and varied : prolific

3

: characterized by luxury : luxurious

a luxuriant fabric

luxuriantly adverb

Synonyms

• green
• grown
• leafy
• lush
• overgrown
• verdant

Choose the Right Synonym for luxuriant

profuse, lavish, prodigal, luxuriant, lush, exuberant mean giving or given out in great abundance.

profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

Examples of luxuriant in a Sentence

an older man who still has a luxuriant head of hair

a luxuriant coat of fur

Recent Examples on the Web

Like Alfonso Arau’s decadent film, the amount of time spent on food in the series is almost luxuriant, adding to the sensuality of the story. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024

The name reflects the fact nature is infused into every aspect of the hostelry, from luxuriant plantings to the names given the 179 guest rooms, each a reference to a different bird or flower. —Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

Inspired by the legendary charm and elegance of such European capitals as Seville and Venice, Merrick stipulated the inclusion of circuitous byways, landscaped medians and luxuriant frondescence. —Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024

But Shah’s representation of invisible depths also produces luxuriant surfaces, spinning with visible animation. —Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

luxuriant

adjective

lux·​u·​ri·​ant (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ənt 

(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-

1

a

: producing large crops

luxuriant valleys

b

: characterized by heavy growth : lush

2

: lavish entry 1 sense 2

luxuriance

-ē-ən(t)s

noun

luxuriantly adverb