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Meaning of "luxurious" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LUXURIOUS

Via Old French from Latin luxuriōsus excessive.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LUXURIOUS

luxurious  [lʌɡˈzjʊərɪəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUXURIOUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Luxurious is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LUXURIOUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Luxurious

"Luxurious" is a song by American recording artist Gwen Stefani from her debut solo album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby.. Written by Stefani and Tony Kanal, the track contains a sample of The Isley Brothers' 1983 song "Between the Sheets". In addition to the Isley Brothers sample, the song features use of keyboards, synthesizers, and electric guitars. The song is a slow jam love song whose lyrics describe the persona's desire to be rich in love, simultaneously comparing her lover with luxuries. The song also features Stefani's husband Gavin Rossdale who opens the song in French. The song was released as the album's fifth single in late 2005 along with a remix. A music video featuring rapper Slim Thug was also released which featured the Harajuku Girls as well. The track received mixed reviews from critics, who generally found the track less impressive than the previous singles. It entered the top forty worldwide but had mediocre success overall and was less popular than the previous singles from L.A.M.B....

Definition of luxurious in the English dictionary

The definition of luxurious in the dictionary is characterized by luxury. Other definition of luxurious is enjoying or devoted to luxury.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUXURIOUS


Aquarius
əˈkwɛərɪəs
curious
ˈkjʊərɪəs
furious
ˈfjʊərɪəs
hilarious
hɪˈlɛərɪəs
incurious
ɪnˈkjʊərɪəs
injurious
ɪnˈdʒʊərɪəs
Marius
ˈmɛərɪəs
mysterious
mɪˈstɪərɪəs
penurious
pɪˈnjʊərɪəs
perjurious
pɜːˈdʒʊərɪəs
Sagittarius
ˌsædʒɪˈtɛərɪəs
serious
ˈsɪərɪəs
spurious
ˈspjʊərɪəs
sulfureous
sʌlˈfjʊərɪəs
sulphureous
sʌlˈfjʊərɪəs
superluxurious
ˌsuːpərlʌɡˈʒʊərɪəs
uncurious
ʌnˈkjʊərɪəs
unluxurious
ˌʌnlʌɡˈʒʊərɪəs
usurious
juːˈzjʊərɪəs
various
ˈvɛərɪəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUXURIOUS

luxe
Luxembourg
Luxembourger
Luxemburg
luxmeter
Luxor
luxulianite
luxullianite
luxulyanite
luxuriance
luxuriancy
luxuriant
luxuriantly
luxuriate
luxuriation
luxuries
luxuriously
luxuriousness
luxurist
luxury

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUXURIOUS

bi-curious
carious
deleterious
delicious
delirious
glorious
gregarious
illustrious
imperious
industrious
inglorious
laborious
lugubrious
meritorious
multifarious
nefarious
notorious
precarious
vainglorious
vicarious
victorious

Synonyms and antonyms of luxurious in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LUXURIOUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «luxurious» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of luxurious

Translation of «luxurious» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LUXURIOUS

Find out the translation of luxurious to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of luxurious from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «luxurious» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奢侈的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lujoso
570 millions of speakers

English

luxurious
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शानदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُترَفٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

роскошный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

luxuoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিলাসী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

luxueux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mewah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

luxuriös
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

贅沢な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

호화로운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mewah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sang trọng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆடம்பரமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सर्व सुविधांनी युक्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lüks
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lussuoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

luksusowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розкішний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

luxos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυτελής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

luukse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lyxig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

luksuriøs
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of luxurious

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUXURIOUS»

The term «luxurious» is very widely used and occupies the 10.410 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUXURIOUS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «luxurious» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «luxurious» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about luxurious

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10 QUOTES WITH «LUXURIOUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word luxurious.
1
Grant Achatz
The most luxurious thing to me is having an hour of my day, which rarely happens, to listen to my iPod and sit on my couch. That's how I unwind.
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Arrian
Our enemies are Medes and Persians, men who for centuries have lived soft and luxurious lives; we of Macedon for generations past have been trained in the hard school of danger and war. Above all, we are free men, and they are slaves.
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Richard Attenborough
I came from a family who believed in, in quotes, the Rights of Man, who believed that in order to justify the sort of luxurious life that the majority of us have, related to the whole world, that you had to do something.
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Andre Balazs
One of the few luxuries left is travel. And the aspect of travel that is luxurious is not the movement, but the being there.
5
Margaret Beckett
Caravanning can be as simple or as luxurious as you choose. My own experience is probably not dissimilar to that of many families across the country who also share this hobby.
6
Graydon Carter
The fact is that movie stars are as insecure as the rest of us - if not more so. Many live in a luxurious bubble in which their best friends are their trainer, their hairdresser, their publicist, and their Kabbalah instructor.
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Amanda Donohoe
If all you're doing is making money, you have a luxurious but empty life.
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Alain Ducasse
For me, the most luxurious place is somewhere that allows you to feel emotions and pleasures.
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George Eads
Another challenge? Getting up at 6:30 in the morning to go act. It's not fun acting that early in the morning or acting at 4 A.M in the middle of the night or in the morning when you're really tired. That's a challenge. What a luxurious problem to have.
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Erin Heatherton
There is just something about starting your day with something luxurious like a bath.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUXURIOUS»

Discover the use of luxurious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to luxurious and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Luxurious Afghans
Your home will be your haven when you have these luxurious afghans to wrap up in.
Leisure Arts, 2005
2
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to DIY Projects for ...
This book is a collection of high-end home improvement projects to give homeowners the satisfaction and pride of having features normally found only in luxury, designer homes.
Jerri Farris, 2008
3
Paint Luxurious Textures in Watercolor
This book features: An overview of texture techniques, including glazing, underpainting of and masking; 15 close-up, step-by-step demonstrations of how to create texture for a variety of subjects, including lace, embroidered silk, silver ...
Jennifer Sheffer, 2005
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Making Handbags: Retro, Chic, Luxurious
From vintage styles to trendy beaded bags, this handbook shows readers how they can create affordable, designer-quality handbags right in their homes, even if they've never sewn a stitch.
Ellen Goldstein-Lynch, Sarah Mullins, Nicole Malone, 2002
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Staging Luxurious Homes
To do that one must think like the rich, act like the rich and become friends with the rich. Filled with practical, detailed information, Staging Luxurious Homes opens new horizons in this lucrative market for home stagers.
Barbara J. Jennings, 2009
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Luxurious Sexualities: Textual Practice Volume 11
Contains some of the most path-breaking adventurous critical writing currently to be found in Britain. Focusing on eighteenth century sexuality it is intriguing, controversial and provoking.
Jean Howard, Alan Sinfield, Lindsay Smith, 2005
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Exquisite Little Knits: Hand-Knitting With Luxurious ...
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of mufflers, wraps, hats, purses, collars, and scarves.
Laurie J. Kimmelstiel, Iris Schreier, 2004
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Smart Lotionmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Luxurious ...
Are you afraid to try because the lotion might not turn out well, or might even be unsafe? Anne L. Watson's "Smart Soapmaking" was the first book based on modern techniques that eliminate the drudgery and guesswork from home soapmaking.
Anne L. Watson, 2011
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The Natural Soap Chef: Making Luxurious Delights from ...
Provides instructions for making all-natural, gentle soaps that cleanse and soothe skin utilizing an old-fashioned cold process using lye and oil that can be customized with scents and herbs into signature, personal creations.
Heidi Barto, 2012
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The Complete Soapmaker: Tips, Techniques & Recipes for ...
Includes recipes for more than 60 soaps.
Norma J. Coney, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUXURIOUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term luxurious is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ford Introduces Its Most Luxurious & Advanced F-150 Ever
For the 2016 model year the Limited F-150 will be packed with upgraded and advanced technology, luxurious interior materials, exclusive ... «Four Wheeler Network, Jul 15»
2
Actress, Mbong Amata Acquires Luxurious Californian House …
Nollywood actress and super model, Mbong Amata Just got herself a Luxurious New home in California. This must be a reward for her ... «Entertainment Express, Jul 15»
3
Luxurious Explorations and Adventures for Ocean, Expedition, River …
Posted by: : Shayne HeffernanPosted on: July 20, 2015 Luxurious Explorations and Adventures for Ocean, Expedition, River, Yacht and Air. Exactly 25 years ... «Live Trading News, Jul 15»
4
JFK to construct luxurious terminal for traveling pets - Yahoo News
JFK to construct luxurious terminal for traveling pets. Called The Ark, the new terminal will feature a dog resort, a quarantine facility, and ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
5
Goat enjoys luxurious long baths - Ohio's Country Journal
This past spring, I spent much time washing a little goat named Sugar. Sugar was new to our little herd at the time, but I got to know her quickly ... «Ohio's Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net, Jul 15»
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Inside the world's most LUXURIOUS (and expensive) aeroplane …
Air travel can be a luxurious and spacious journey with an endless supply of complimentary champagne GETTY. Air travel can be a luxurious ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
Fashion: Luxurious nature - Independent.ie
Haute couture and bespoke dressmaking are markets that suffered hugely during the recession. Designers such as Richard Lewis, Jen Kelly ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
8
Pop star Jay Chou's wife recuperating in luxurious confinement hotel …
TAIPEI - A Taipei confinement hotel near Jay Chou's house is in the spotlight with news that he booked its entire sixth floor for his wife's ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
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The luxurious ride called Volvo - Deccan Herald
The luxurious ride called Volvo. Hrithik Kiran Bagade, July 20, 2015, DHNS. Deccan Herald correspondent visits the company's bus facility on the outskirts of ... «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
10
Rovos Rail Pride of Africa train journey, South Africa: 'The most …
In fact, no fewer than 13 Australians have bought tickets to travel on this, "The Pride of Africa", the self-styled "Most Luxurious Train in the World. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»

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