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/
Korean meaning: 무성한, 풍성한, 아주 풍부한
Korean pronunciation: 럭**주**리언트
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
A gardener admires luxuriant tropical plants overflowing from greenhouse planters
Lux, your ant lives abundantly rich - luxuriant palace!
In luxuriant wilderness, she feels exuberant among abundant life!
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🌳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.
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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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