Luxurious

Pronunciation: /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

Definitions of luxurious

adjective characterized by luxury; very comfortable or elegant

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel room was very luxurious with a big comfortable bed.

A2 She enjoyed the luxurious spa treatment at the resort.

B1 The luxurious yacht sailed smoothly through the crystal clear waters.

B2 The luxurious penthouse had stunning views of the city skyline.

C1 The luxurious villa was equipped with state-of-the-art amenities.

C2 The luxurious private jet catered to the needs of the wealthy clientele.

Examples of luxurious in a Sentence

formal The hotel offers luxurious accommodations with stunning views of the city.

informal I can't wait to relax in a luxurious spa during my vacation.

slang That car is so luxurious, it's like riding in a fancy spaceship.

figurative Her voice had a luxurious quality, like velvet flowing through the air.

Grammatical Forms of luxurious

• past tense: luxuriated
• plural: luxurious
• comparative: more luxurious
• superlative: most luxurious
• present tense: luxuriates
• future tense: will luxuriate
• perfect tense: has luxuriated
• continuous tense: is luxuriating
• singular: luxurious
• positive degree: luxurious
• infinitive: to luxuriate
• gerund: luxuriating
• participle: luxuriated

Origin and Evolution of luxurious

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'luxurious' originated from the Latin word 'luxuriosus' meaning extravagant or indulgent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'luxurious' has retained its original meaning of being characterized by luxury and extravagance, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is lavish or excessive.