Luxuriated: meaning, definitions and examples

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luxuriated

 

[ lʌɡˈʒʊəreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

indulging in comfort

To luxuriate means to enjoy oneself in a way that involves rich and lavish comfort, often in a physical sense. This can refer to taking pleasure in luxurious surroundings or extravagant experiences. People may luxuriate in a spa, lavish meals, or opulent accommodations. The term suggests an indulgence in life’s finer things and is often associated with relaxation and pleasure.

Synonyms

indulge, luxuriate, revel

Examples of usage

  • She luxuriated in the hot bath after a long day.
  • He luxuriated on the beach with a cocktail in hand.
  • They luxuriated in the cozy atmosphere of the upscale restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "luxuriated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luxurou

🇮🇳 धन्यवादी

🇩🇪 genoss

🇮🇩 berlaku

🇺🇦 розкошував

🇵🇱 luksusowy

🇯🇵 贅沢をする

🇫🇷 luxe

🇪🇸 lujo

🇹🇷 lüks

🇰🇷 사치

🇸🇦 ترف

🇨🇿 luxus

🇸🇰 luxus

🇨🇳 奢侈

🇸🇮 razkoš

🇮🇸 luxus

🇰🇿 люкс

🇬🇪 მდიდრული

🇦🇿 lüks

🇲🇽 lujo

Etymology

The word 'luxuriate' originates from the Latin term 'luxuriari,' which means 'to grow luxuriously' or 'to indulge'. The root 'luxuria' translates to 'luxury' or 'abundance'. This reflects a progression in meaning from simply having abundance in an agricultural sense to a broader context of indulgence and pleasure in various aspects of life. It was integrated into English in the early 17th century, capturing a sense of enjoying not just physical comforts but also emotional and aesthetic pleasures. The evolution of the word mirrors societal changes in the value placed on leisure and luxury, particularly as industrialization allowed more people access to previously exclusive comforts. Today, 'luxuriate' embodies the idea of willingly immersing oneself in comfort and enjoyment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,641, 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.