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Luxuriate: meaning, definitions and examples

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luxuriate

 

[ lʌkˈʒʊəriˌeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

enjoy indulgently

To luxuriate means to take great pleasure in something, especially in a lavish or indulgent manner. This verb is often associated with immersing oneself in comforts and enjoying life's pleasures to the fullest. People commonly luxuriate in activities such as bathing, dining, or relaxing in luxurious settings. The term evokes a sense of relaxing and indulging in experiences that bring happiness and satisfaction.

Synonyms

delight, enjoy, indulge, revel, savor

Examples of usage

  • She loves to luxuriate in a warm bubble bath after a long day.
  • They luxuriated in the fine dining experience at the upscale restaurant.
  • After the stressful week, he decided to luxuriate on a tropical beach.
  • The spa offered a chance to luxuriate with massages and pampering treatments.

Translations

Translations of the word "luxuriate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luxuriante

🇮🇳 विलासिता करना

🇩🇪 genießen

🇮🇩 bersantai

🇺🇦 розкошувати

🇵🇱 luksusować

🇯🇵 贅沢に過ごす

🇫🇷 se vautrer dans le luxe

🇪🇸 lujuriar

🇹🇷 lüks yaşamak

🇰🇷 사치하다

🇸🇦 تنعّم

🇨🇿 užívat si luxusu

🇸🇰 žiť v luxuse

🇨🇳 奢华享受

🇸🇮 razkošiti

🇮🇸 lúxus

🇰🇿 люкс жасау

🇬🇪 მოიმედება

🇦🇿 lüks yaşamaq

🇲🇽 lujuria

Etymology

The word 'luxuriate' derives from the Latin 'luxuriari', meaning 'to grow luxuriant or excessive', which is a form of 'luxuria', translating to 'luxury' or 'extravagance'. The Latin root reflects the connection between the act of luxuriating and the idea of abundance and extravagant comfort. The term made its way into English in the 17th century, encapsulating the essence of indulging in the pleasures of life. Over the years, luxuriate has been used in both literary and informal contexts, often highlighting the sheer joy of indulgence and the escape from everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,719, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.