luxuriant definition - Dictionary

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	luteinising hormone

	luteinizing hormone

	luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone

	lutenist

	luteolin

	lutetium

	lutfisk

	Lutheran

	Lutheranism

	luthier

	lutist

	Luton

	lutz

	Lützen

	luv

	luvvie

	Luwian

adjective

Definition:

1. lush: with a lot of young rich healthy growth

luxuriant ground cover

2. growing profusely: growing thickly and profusely

a luxuriant mane of dark curly hair

3. elaborately written: written in an elaborate, showy, and dramatic style

4. productive: producing vast quantities of something

5. luxurious: of a luxurious rich character

[Mid-16th century. < Latin luxuriant-, present participle of luxuriare (see luxuriate)]

lux·u·ri·ance noun

lux·u·ri·ant·ly adverb

Word Usage


	luxuriant or luxurious? Both these adjectives are related to the noun luxury, but their meanings do not overlap. Luxuriant is used to describe something that grows in rich profusion, for example, hair or vegetation. Luxurious means "very comfortable," as in a luxurious bedroom or a luxurious lifestyle.