luxuriant — growing profusely; abundant and rich in growth or appearance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: growing profusely; abundant and rich in growth or appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /lʌɡˈʒʊriənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's luxuriant mustache is the envy of all the men in the nursing home.
- The luxuriant rainforest provided shelter for countless species.
- After using the new shampoo, her hair became surprisingly luxuriant.
luxuriant
ADJECTIVE[/lʌɡˈʒʊriənt/]
growing profusely; abundant and rich in growth or appearance
The garden burst with luxuriant vines and flowers after the summer rain.
LUXURI(abundance) + ANT(state) — entering a state(ANT) of absolute LUXURI(abundance), the thin branches suddenly transformed into a thick, luxuriant canopy.
Absorbing every drop of the powerful glowing nutrient, the tiny vine instantly exploded into an incredibly thick and luxuriant jungle.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'luxuriant-' (present participle stem of luxuriare, meaning 'to grow rankly or luxuriantly'), derived from 'luxuria' meaning 'excess' or 'luxury'. The word entered English through Old French in the 16th century.
Breakdown
luxur- (excess, luxury from Latin luxuria) + -i- (connecting vowel) + -ant (adjective suffix meaning 'being' or 'having the quality of') = luxuriant
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's luxuriant mustache is the envy of all the men in the nursing home.”
“The luxuriant rainforest provided shelter for countless species.”
“After using the new shampoo, her hair became surprisingly luxuriant.”
“The luxuriant moss on the old castle walls told stories of centuries past.”
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