Lush: meaning, definitions and examples

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lush

 

[ lʌʃ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

vegetation

Characterized by rich, abundant growth; luxurious or opulent.

Synonyms

luxuriant, plush, verdant

Examples of usage

  • The garden was lush with colorful flowers.
  • The lush greenery of the rainforest was breathtaking.
Context #2 | Adjective

alcohol

Drunk or intoxicated.

Synonyms

drunk, inebriated, intoxicated

Examples of usage

  • He stumbled out of the bar, completely lush.
  • She had one too many cocktails and ended up feeling quite lush.

Translations

Translations of the word "lush" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luxuriante

🇮🇳 सघन

🇩🇪 üppig

🇮🇩 rimbun

🇺🇦 пишний

🇵🇱 bujny

🇯🇵 豊かな (yutaka na)

🇫🇷 luxuriant

🇪🇸 frondoso

🇹🇷 gür

🇰🇷 무성한 (museonghan)

🇸🇦 خصب

🇨🇿 bujný

🇸🇰 bujný

🇨🇳 茂盛的 (màoshèng de)

🇸🇮 bujen

🇮🇸 gróskumikill

🇰🇿 молды

🇬🇪 სავსე

🇦🇿 sulu

🇲🇽 frondoso

Etymology

The word 'lush' originated from the Latin word 'luxurians', which means 'abounding in growth'. Over time, the term evolved to describe rich vegetation or opulent growth. In the context of alcohol, 'lush' likely comes from the idea of excessive indulgence leading to intoxication. The dual meanings of 'lush' demonstrate how language can evolve to encompass different contexts.

See also: luscious, lushness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,937, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.