luxurious

[luhg-zhoor-ee-uhs, luhk-shoor-] / lʌgˈʒʊər i əs, lʌkˈʃʊər- /

ADJECTIVE

affluent, indulgent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comfortable deluxe expensive extravagant fancy gorgeous grand imposing lavish lush opulent ostentatious palatial plush posh ritzy splendid stately sumptuous upscale

WEAK

costly easy elaborate epicurean fit for a king/queen grandiose gratifying hedonistic immoderate impressive in the lap of luxury luscious magnificent majestic pampered pleasurable pleasure-loving plushy pretentious red-carpet rich self-indulgent sensual sensuous sybaritic voluptuous well-appointed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

barren common destitute economical inferior insignificant moderate modest ordinary plain poor reasonable small unimportant unimpressive

WEAK

austere frugal

Example Sentences

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Another Hanoi-based analyst, speaking on condition of anonymity, likened the government's pursuit of pricey projects to "a poor household trying to buy a luxurious Ferrari at all cost".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A six-minute egg is soft, custardy, a little luxurious — something you eat with toast, standing at the counter, yolk pooling gold across the plate.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Millions of Angelenos flock to the newest, most luxurious and financially-aggressive pseudosciences in the name of health.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled,” it stated, noting that the property was “designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

So with this idle and luxurious living and rising when they would and sleeping when they would, he waited for his grandson.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck

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