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growing thickly and vigorously lush dandelions had turned the meadow into a sea of yellow

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noun

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How is the word lush distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of lush are exuberant, lavish, luxuriant, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

When would exuberant be a good substitute for lush?

The words exuberant and lush can be used in similar contexts, but exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

When is lavish a more appropriate choice than lush?

The meanings of lavish and lush largely overlap; however, lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

When is it sensible to use luxuriant instead of lush?

The words luxuriant and lush are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When could prodigal be used to replace lush?

In some situations, the words prodigal and lush are roughly equivalent. However, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When can profuse be used instead of lush?

Although the words profuse and lush have much in common, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of lush
Adjective
Full bush in a bikini simply puts the idea into a lush, assonant phrase. Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025 With lush trails, vibrant festivals, and a blend of history and modernity, Montserrat invites travelers to connect with its multifaceted story and experience a truly unique Caribbean escape. Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
Verdict: Mulligan’s kooky cameo imbues this tragic lush with a dash of camp. Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023 Elliot is a rapacious, omnivorous lush with a God complex; Beverly is a repressed, anxious lesbian with a morality complex. The Rachel Weisz Gay Index, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for lush 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lush
Adjective
  • For example, previous mockups using the colors red, yellow and green to call out different levels did not make a statistically significant difference in helping people interpret the box.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Each group is coded by a color to indicate difficulty: yellow for the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple for more challenging sets.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Plus, since most of the app's content is in Mandarin, subtitles are suddenly rampant — as are posts from Americans who want to learn the language, including by exchanging translations of popular slang phrases with Chinese commenters.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Recent stories of noncitizens registering to vote in the upcoming general election might have led some to believe the activity is rampant in North Texas.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Shakers Bar & Grill serves delicious fish and barbecued meats to a spirited mix of locals and tourists on the patio of a traditional wooden house.
    Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Other photographers across the city, known for its thriving creative community, are lending their skills in similar ways.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Despite some corruption scandals and disruptive strikes during those decades, unions helped millions of workers join a broad and thriving middle class.
    Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Related Articles For the occasion, Good gave wintertime dressing a sensual spin, opting for a coordinated look and complementary jacket.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Our bodies and minds like being happy right now, so look for the kind of movement that feels to you like a sensual indulgence.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Free from many predators and competitors, South America offered a fertile ground for adaptation and evolution.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to staging a resurgence in Afghanistan, ISIS has also found fertile ground to grow across numerous parts of Africa.
    Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • His father was an alcoholic and had temper issues that led him to fire 200 bullet rounds into their home one night, as Knight and his brothers hid in the house.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Brittany Luse is joined by writer and journalist Ana Marie Cox to get into how people are disentangling alcohol from their lives, and the lessons she's learned as a recovering alcoholic.
    Veralyn Williams, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • This Nonalcoholic Negroni Is My Ticket to Hangover-Free Mornings All the bittersweet flavor of the original, none of the booze.
    Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Such a person generally doesn’t have to worry about the dire effects of booze on their microbiome.
    Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025

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