luxuriate
[ luhg-zhoor-ee-eyt, luhk-shoor- ]
/ lʌgˈʒʊər iˌeɪt, lʌkˈʃʊər- /
verb (used without object), lux·u·ri·at·ed, lux·u·ri·at·ing.
to enjoy oneself without stint; revel: to luxuriate in newly acquired wealth.
to grow fully or abundantly; thrive: The plants luxuriated in the new soil.
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OTHER WORDS FROM luxuriate
lux·u·ri·a·tion, nounun·lux·u·ri·at·ing, adjectiveWords nearby luxuriate
Luxor, luxulianite, Lu Xun, luxuriance, luxuriant, luxuriate, luxurious, luxury, luxury tax, Luzern, Luzhou
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British Dictionary definitions for luxuriate
luxuriate
/ (lʌɡˈzjʊərɪˌeɪt) /
verb (intr)
(foll by in) to take voluptuous pleasure; revel
to flourish extensively or profusely
to live in a sumptuous way
Derived forms of luxuriate
luxuriation, nounWord Origin for luxuriate
C17: from Latin luxuriāre
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