luxuriate

verb

lux·​u·​ri·​ate (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt How to pronounce luxuriate (audio)
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
luxuriated; luxuriating

intransitive verb

1
a
: to grow profusely : thrive
b
: to develop extensively
2
: to indulge oneself luxuriously : revel

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The satiety can be felt through the camera, its satisfaction with luxuriating in something so pure, so clean. Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 The camera luxuriates in centering her frame, often staring directly if not just slightly off from the lens — bucking photography guidelines in favor of something that fits the film’s dark humor. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024 Much of the Northern Hemisphere was still luxuriating in all-out summer splendor, but Sweden’s long summer days of nearly 24-hour sunlight had distinctly ended. Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024 Her handling of paint, here and throughout her prolific output, is something to luxuriate in. Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for luxuriate 

Word History

Etymology

Latin luxuriatus, past participle of luxuriare, from luxuria

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of luxuriate was in 1604

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“Luxuriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxuriate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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luxuriate

verb
lux·​u·​ri·​ate (ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-ˌāt How to pronounce luxuriate (audio)
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
luxuriated; luxuriating
1
: to grow in great numbers or quantity
2
: to enjoy oneself in a luxurious manner

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