luxurious — extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense
Pronunciation (IPA): /lʌɡˈʒʊriəs/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks my expensive couch is just a luxurious scratching post.
- The luxurious spa treatment made her feel like royalty.
- He bought a luxurious yacht but forgot he gets seasick easily.
luxurious
ADJECTIVE[/lʌɡˈʒʊriəs/]
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense
The luxurious suite has marble floors, silk sheets, and a private balcony overlooking the sea.
From curious to serious about luxurious excess
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'luxuria' meaning excess or extravagance, which is related to 'luxus' meaning soft or indulgent. The word entered Middle English through Old French and evolved to describe a state of great comfort and elegance.
Breakdown
luxur- (from Latin luxuria, excess/extravagance) + -i- (connecting vowel) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning full of) = luxurious (full of luxury/extravagance)
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks my expensive couch is just a luxurious scratching post.”
“The luxurious spa treatment made her feel like royalty.”
“He bought a luxurious yacht but forgot he gets seasick easily.”
“The luxurious penthouse overlooks the entire city.”
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