Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- intransitive verb To take luxurious pleasure; indulge oneself.
from The Century Dictionary.
- To grow exuberantly or in superfluous abundance.
- To feed or live luxuriously: as, the herds luxuriate in the pastures.
- Figuratively, to indulge without stint; revel in luxury or abundance; take delight: as, to
luxuriate in description.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- intransitive verb To grow exuberantly; to grow to superfluous abundance.
- intransitive verb To feed or live luxuriously.
- intransitive verb To indulge with unrestrained delight and freedom.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb intransitive To enjoy
luxury .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb enjoy to excess
- verb thrive profusely or flourish extensively
- verb become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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I love this stuff — it's pricey, but an oh so rich and delicious way to thicken and "luxuriate" this stew or most anything really.
Guilty Carnivore 2009
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I suspect in the end the show will be critic-proof and people will go to see both the winner of the TV talent contest and to luxuriate in the sumptuous visuals.
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Me, I love the spaces in between waking and sleeping — the hypnagogic states in which I can wallow and luxuriate.
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But during Fang's stay with Smith, London uses the occasion to luxuriate in a Simon Legree description of Smith, who, London insists, is not responsible for his horrible looks and behavior: He was not responsible.
Le Milieu, Le Moment, La Race: Literary Naturalism in Jack London's White Fang 2010
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Let Fido luxuriate alongside you at The Milestone Hotel in London, where pets are treated to their special amenities and menu -- don't be jealous, the hotel has plenty of extravagance left for you.
The Daily Meal: 11 Dog-Friendly Hotels That Pamper Your Pet The Daily Meal 2011
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We produce less than 4% of the world's oil, but we luxuriate in using 25% of it.
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She would stretch her legs and luxuriate in the sun.
Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011
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She would stretch her legs and luxuriate in the sun.
Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011
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Parking spaces luxuriate like civic sandpiles in the heart of Boston.
Lance Mannion: 2009
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Spring is finally in full swing and I want to luxuriate in it.
Recipe for Love Shamara Ray 2011
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