lush — growing luxuriantly; very rich and providing great sensory pleasure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: growing luxuriantly; very rich and providing great sensory pleasure
Pronunciation (IPA): /lʌʃ/
Example Sentences
- My friend's hair looks so lush after using that expensive shampoo, while mine looks like a bird's nest!
- The hotel offered lush accommodations with marble bathrooms and silk curtains.
- The garden was so lush that I got lost trying to find the bathroom during the wedding reception.
lush
ADJECTIVE[/lʌʃ/]
growing luxuriantly; very rich and providing great sensory pleasure
The hidden valley was lush with ferns, moss, and towering emerald trees.
Lush garden grows so rich - luxuriously thick!
Rush through the lush garden with your brush!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'lush' is uncertain, but it may derive from Old English or Middle English roots related to luxuriance and softness. Some linguists suggest connections to words meaning 'soft' or 'tender,' though the exact etymological path remains debated.
Breakdown
'Lush' is a monomorphemic word with no clear morpheme breakdown; it exists as a single, indivisible root with no identifiable prefix, root, or suffix components.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend's hair looks so lush after using that expensive shampoo, while mine looks like a bird's nest!”
“The hotel offered lush accommodations with marble bathrooms and silk curtains.”
“The garden was so lush that I got lost trying to find the bathroom during the wedding reception.”
“After the rain, the countryside became incredibly lush and green.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.